Established in 1980, Austin Waldorf School is a fully accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and serves more than 380 students from prekindergarten through12th grade. The curriculum, based on the Waldorf educational method, is designed to meet each stage of each student’s development, from early childhood into young adulthood. Class sizes are small, and lesson plans are crafted to meet the needs and interests of each student. The campus is located on 19 beautiful acres in the Clarksville neighborhood and students spend a lot of time working in and studying nature. A great deal of emphasis is placed on providing a whole-child education at Austin Waldorf School, weaving artistic and creative thinking into academic and practical courses. Students are taught two foreign languages as well as music, handwork, woodwork, blacksmithing, fine arts and drama. Austin Waldorf students compete in a variety of sports, including volleyball, cross country, basketball, tennis and golf. Students are closely involved in the larger community, participating in service projects and work experience programs, all geared toward fostering a sense of responsibility outside the classroom.
Austin Waldorf School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
8700 South View Rd,
Austin, TX
389
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Jonathan Silver
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$26,471
Niche Grade
A+
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B+
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
23
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
93.1%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#9
Best HS for the Arts in Texas
#51
Best Private K12 Schools in Texas
#77
Best Private HS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
21 Students
Texas A&M University
12 Students
University of Southern California
11 Students
Rice University
11 Students
Texas State University
10 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
10 Students
St. Edward's University
10 Students
Southwestern University
9 Students
Southern Methodist University
8 Students
Trinity University
8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
12 Students
Psychology
9 Students
Fine Arts
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Political Science and Government
6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
6 Students
Film and Video Studies
6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
6 Students
Nursing
5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/30/2024
We have absolutely loved our time with our three daughters at the Austin Waldorf School. Coming from a small charter school, we weren't completely familiar with everything three years ago - but our decision to relocate the girls and become members of this community has been one of the best we've ever made for them.
7/17/2024
Austin Waldorf School has provided the most wonderful, unique, incredibly diverse curriculum for our children. The amazing human beings they are developing into is largely due to being a part of the Austin Waldorf Community. I couldn't ask for more.
10/5/2019
Been at Waldorf since kindergarten. The school is full of wonderful teachers and unique experiences. I have enjoyed every moment.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/26/2024
PLEASE take heed before sending your children here. As a Waldorf alumni, we wanted Waldorf for our kids even though my education wasn’t perfect. We were there 8 yrs and saw a lot of really disturbing things, mostly stemming from the admin. While there, the head of school changed 4 times, each one wo...
11/7/2022
I attended this school for 11 years, and I am so happy my parents chose it for me. Since I haven't had experience with schools outside of Waldorf, I can't compare it to a public school or other schools but from what I've heard from my friends it is so much better.Learning I love how we do hands on a...
9/15/2022
We have (3) students enrolled here at AWS and are now in our 2nd year here. This school has been a game changer for our children, they are excited about going to school, and feel like they are included and belong to something important which is building a certain level of confidence in them. Even th...
6/27/2020
Grade school was a great experience. In the high school, there are some very good teachers and some that are not so great. The high school needs to do more to address social-emotional issues. Do not attend the high school unless you anticipate being there for all four years. Credits from the AWS hig...
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About West Oak Hill
Average Home Value
$693,468
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$125,830
% of College Grads
57.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,646 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.8%
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Slaughter Creek Trail
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Windmill Run Park
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- Playground
Legend Oaks Neighborhood Park
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