Washington Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Bethesda, MD
4800 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in Maryland
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Bethesda
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bethesda since at least 2011
In Bethesda, Maryland, Washington Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 249 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 249
- Teachers
- 72.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 175 girls, 74 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in Maryland (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of independent schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 30 independent schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Washington Waldorf School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Washington Waldorf School
What grades does Washington Waldorf School serve?
Washington Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Washington Waldorf School?
About 249 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington Waldorf School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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