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
24
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$26,471
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A
A-
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.71
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
45
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Full Time Teachers
41
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Part Time Teachers
4
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Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
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Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
57.1%
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Male
42.9%
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White
80.4%
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Hispanic
8.8%
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Asian
7.9%
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Black
2.4%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#8
Best HS for the Arts in Texas
#62
Best Private K12 Schools in Texas
#92
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
26 Students
Texas A&M University
11 Students
Texas State University
11 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
11 Students
Trinity University
10 Students
Rice University
9 Students
Southern Methodist University
9 Students
St. Edward's University
9 Students
New York University
8 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design
8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
14 Students
Psychology
13 Students
Film and Video Studies
9 Students
Biology
8 Students
Fine Arts
8 Students
Political Science and Government
7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
6 Students
Creative Writing
5 Students
International Relations
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.
10/12/2023
Very lovely small private school in Austin. The teachers are fantastic, and I enjoy the classes they teach. The environment is sheltered and safe. The school campus is very nice, with most classes being based in small buildings on a sprawling nature-filled landscape.
9/15/2023
We moved to Austin to be at AWS. I have three children at Austin Waldorf School in grades 2,6, and 9. As a family that is dedicated to Waldorf Education, it is important that my children are in one of the top Waldorf Schools in the country. I know that my children are getting a top notch education and are not only being prepared for college, but prepared for life.
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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List Price Range
$295K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
51
Average Home Value
$689,191
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$143,546
% of College Grads
58.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,632 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
54.5%
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Parks in this Area
Maxwell Trail
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- Hiking
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- Picnic Area
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Windmill Run Park
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- Playground
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Austin Waldorf School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 8700 South View Rd in Austin, TX. Annual tuition is $26,471. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Austin Waldorf School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $689,191. Discover additional schools in the area, like Austin Montessori School, Gorzycki Middle School, School on the Rise, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Austin Waldorf School.