The Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor's Lower School is a private school that provides educational programming for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is in the northern area of the neighborhood on Newport Road, just south of Barton Pond.
Faculty proudly use Waldorf education programming, an academic method that is more than 100 years old and employed at schools worldwide. Teachers in lower grades typically advance with their students until fifth grade. It is a unique approach that allows teachers to create stronger connections and appreciation for individual students and how they may learn differently from others.
Practical arts and mechanical techniques are used in early education, and computers are introduced in the middle school years, helping students build a more physical connection to learning before they begin having daily screen time. The school actively encourages participation by parents and caregivers in its Parent Council, which plays a vital role in guiding the school's educational programming.
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
2775 Newport Rd,
Ann Arbor, MI
365
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Sian Owen-cruise
Student Teacher Ratio
2:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,910
Niche Grade
A+
B
A
A-
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
2:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
27
Part Time Teachers
42
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
93%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
56%
Male
44%
White
71.6%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Hispanic
6.2%
Native American
2.5%
Black
1.8%
School Rankings
#2
Best HS for the Arts in Michigan
#6
Best Private K12 Schools in Michigan
#9
Best Private HS in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
37 Students
Michigan State University
21 Students
New York University
18 Students
Kalamazoo College
14 Students
University of California - Berkeley
10 Students
Oberlin College
7 Students
Loyola University Chicago
6 Students
Eastern Michigan University
6 Students
University of Chicago
6 Students
Illinois Institute of Technology
6 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
14 Students
Business
6 Students
Mathematics
6 Students
Art History
6 Students
Biology
4 Students
Arts
4 Students
German Language and Literature
4 Students
Chemistry
3 Students
Economics
3 Students
Anthropology
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/16/2020
Steiner is a second home to me. The teachers care deeply about students and want to help them succeed in school and in the real world. They take time to work with students one on one academically and emotionally. Students are seen as a whole person rather than a grade point average. The school building itself is beautiful, covered in art of past students and current ones, it is a meaningful tapestry of hard work, care, and learning.
7/25/2016
Theyre very friendly and educated and willing to listen and incorporate their students ideas and interests into the lesson plan
7/25/2016
I love the education and structure but i struggle with the social restriction. its a very small school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/7/2025
After many years of experience with this school, I strongly advise against recommending it to anyone due to concerns about communication, accountability, and safety.
11/2/2023
We have been very pleased overall with our experience at the Steiner School (our kids are currently in the middle school).
10/25/2023
Our family has been at RSSAA for 12 years now, from kindergarten and into high school. My kids have always been excited to learn and are passionate about subjects in a way that I don't see in other kids their age. The early grades are magical, gradually moving into a more intellectual space, leading...
6/7/2022
The experience of our two daughters with RSSAA could not have been any better. Their teachers got to know them as individuals, they were shown empathy and understanding and they really loved going to school every day! While the education is not "traditional" or "standardized" it was excellent. My ki...
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Map
List Price Range
$424K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$820,062
Median Lot Size
21,780 Sq Ft
% Renters
1%
Average Household Income
$208,773
% of College Grads
90.7%
Median Age
51
Average House Size
3,466 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- 1 Bath
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Parks in this Area
Bird Hills Nature Area
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bandemer Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Barton Nature Area
Barton Nature Area
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kuebler Langford Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Fishing
White Oak Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Barton Hills
Custom homes and forested yards surrounding the Barton Hills Country Club
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 2775 Newport Rd in Ann Arbor, MI. Annual tuition is $24,910. The school has a total enrollment of 365 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 2:1. Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1300. The average home value in this area is $820,062. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (Lower School), Skyline High School, Central Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ann Arbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.