Seattle Waldorf School: preschool-8th grade with arts-integrated curriculum, ADD/ADHD support, small classes
Seattle Waldorf School in Seattle, WA serves students from preschool through 8th grade with a curriculum that integrates arts, academics, and hands-on learning. The school offers ADD/ADHD support, recognizing that some students benefit from a structured yet creative approach to education. With an average class size of 22 students and experienced faculty, the school provides individualized attention within a thoughtfully designed learning environment.
The Waldorf approach emphasizes multiple ways of learning—visual, practical, and expressive—which can be particularly beneficial for students with different learning styles or processing needs. Students engage in visual and performing arts, practical problem-solving, and nature-based learning across three campuses near Seattle's urban forests and waterways. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and sports, allowing students to develop confidence and social skills in varied settings.
Tuition for 2025-26 ranges from $14,600 for preschool part-time to $33,600 for grades 1-8. The school accepts applications on a rolling basis with a 95% acceptance rate, and 33% of families receive financial aid averaging $10,000. For more information about admissions, accommodations, or how the Waldorf model might support your child, contact admissions@seattlewaldorf.org or call (206) 524-5320. Weekly tours are available through the Ravenna campus.
At a Glance
TypeSchool with Special Program Emphasis
GradesNursery/Preschool-8
Students184
Class Size22:1 ratio
Fin. Aid33% receive aid
Est.1980
DeadlineJan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America, NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools)
School Information
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
| Tuition Notes | Preschool 2025-26 Three-Day (Half-Day): $14,600 Five-Day (Full-Day): $29,900 KINDERGARTEN 2024-25 Five-Day (Full-Day): $29,900 Grade School 2025-26 Grade 1 through Grade 8: $33,600 |
| Total Students | 184 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 20 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Lea Werbel |
| Admissions Associate | Dina Trapalis |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 33 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Capoeira Club · Chess Club · D&D Club · Drama Club · Jewelry Club · Musical Club · Rock Climbing · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Basketball · Ultimate Frisbee |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America · Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America · NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | seattlewaldorf.org/calendars |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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