Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bellingham, WA
941 Austin St, Bellingham, WA 98229
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Bellingham
- Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bellingham since at least 2011
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School is an independent private school in Bellingham, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 177 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 25% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 15.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 100 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
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Questions about Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
What grades does Whatcom Hills Waldorf School serve?
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Whatcom Hills Waldorf School?
About 177 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Whatcom Hills Waldorf School?
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