The Waldorf School of Atlanta

GRADES OFFERED pre-K–8

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 245

FOUNDED 1986

STUDENTS OF COLOR 35%

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 16

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION nonsectarian

GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED 1

LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED Spanish

LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS $12,360

ANNUAL TUITION FOR HIGHEST GRADE $18,440

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 35%

CLASS SIZE EXPANDS IN N/A

UNIFORM no

BUS TRANSPORTATION yes (morning)

TEACHER RETENTION RATE 96%

INTRAMURAL SPORTS basketball, soccer, track & field, Ultimate

STEM/STEAM PROGRAM no (but elements of STEAM are integrated into programming)

THEATER PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR 8 (annual plays in grades 1–8)

MUSICAL ENSEMBLES 2

ANNUAL APPLICATIONS PER OPENING varies

WHAT’S NEW The school celebrates its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration and several events and initiatives, including a speaker series, workshops, and service projects throughout the year. Along with a special one-day celebration, the school will join other Waldorf schools worldwide engaging in social and environmental projects.