Spring Garden Waldorf School

Spring Garden Waldorf School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
1791 Jacoby Rd,  Akron, OH
4.8
4.1
180 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Carolyn S. Getson
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Annual Tuition
$14,000

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
90.7%
Black
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Two or more races
1.3%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 6 Reviews
4.0 Parent
5/9/2025
I have two children who graduated from SGWS. Their unique education has served them well throughout high school and college. I love that they are independent, creative and solid problem solvers.
5.0 Works Here
5/8/2025
Spring Garden is an incredible place - the education here is based on the development of the students and not on an imposed curriculum. The focus on interdisciplinary learning, experience-based projects, and long-term development of relationships is incredible. There is nothing like it in the Akron area.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/7/2017
My kids both have amazing teachers! I couldn't be happier with the education they are receiving at SGWS! We are so lucky to have a Waldorf school in the Akron area.
5.0 parent
11/12/2013
My child goes to this school and I love the rich and loving learning environment they have created. Their philosophy is to teach the "head, heart, and hands." As a result, not only is my child learning the regular school stuff, but she is also learning how to be a better person. I also love the way...
5.0 parent
3/10/2012
We didn't think we were Waldorf people at first, but we were wrong! This school has changed our son's life. He loves his teacher, loves learning, enjoys each of his 15 classmates. He had issues in early childhood at this school with an aggressive peer and the school handled it beautifully and now my...
1.0 parent
3/7/2012
While this school uses the brand name, Waldorf, it is far from a Waldorf school. Children are treated as second-class citizens. I made the mistake with one of my children, but not the other. In a word, terrible. One or two good teachers and certainly an administration without class. Don't let this s...

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Spring Garden Waldorf School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 1791 Jacoby Rd in Akron, in the Copley neighborhood. Annual tuition is $14,000. The school has a total enrollment of 180 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Spring Garden Waldorf School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $158,595. Discover additional schools in the area, like Copley-Fairlawn Virtual School, Copley High School, Summit Academy School, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spring Garden Waldorf School.

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