Shining Mountain Waldorf School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

999 Violet Ave, Boulder, CO

Wonderland Neighborhood

4.6

4.3

231 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sue Levine

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Average SAT Score
1170

Average GPA
3.68

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$27,000

A+

Academics

A-

Teachers

A-

College Prep

A+

Resources/Facilities

A+

Clubs and Activities

A-

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.68

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

5:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Average SAT

1170

Math

540

Verbal

630

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

57.8%

Male

42.2%

White

91.5%

Two or more races

Asian

Hispanic

Black

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best HS for the Arts in Colorado

#6 Best Private K12 Schools in Colorado

#9 Best Private HS in Colorado

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Colorado Boulder 10 Students

University of California - Santa Barbara 6 Students

Colorado State University 5 Students

University of Utah 5 Students

Montana State University 5 Students

Chapman University 5 Students

University of Oregon 4 Students

Western Washington University 4 Students

Michigan State University 3 Students

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 4 Students

Biology 3 Students

Chemistry 3 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 2 Students

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Students

Interior Design 2 Students

Marine Science 2 Students

Design and Visual Communications 2 Students

Aerospace Engineering 1 Students

Agriculture 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

7/7/2025

Our children attended SMWS and were enriched beyond expectations. If you are looking for a school that will meet your child's educational journey then please consider reaching out and learning about this gem in the foothills.

5.0 Parent

12/18/2024

Shining Mountain Waldorf School fosters a truly exceptional community of parents and educators, embodying the spirit of the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." The support, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being and growth of each student create a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and personally.

5.0 Parent

12/17/2024

Shining Mountain is such a gem! My daughter thrives here. From gardening, math games, multiple foreign languages and strings class, she gets a well-rounded education that supports the whole child! Let's not forget hand work, too! One of her favorite classes! She's supported, nourished, challenged and is thriving. All this on such a beautiful campus too!! I can't imagine a better school. What an incredible community. It has it all!

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5.0 parent

7/14/2025

We feel incredibly grateful to have found Shining Mountain Waldorf School for our son’s early education. We moved to Boulder from Chile in July 2024, and as a Spanish-speaking child adjusting to a new culture, language, and environment, the transition could have been overwhelming. But the Bluebell c...

1.0 parent

7/10/2025

I would not recommend this school for early childhood education or elementary school grades. The administration cycles through staff, communication is poor and there is a general sense of disorganization. Your child's education is completely depended on teacher assignments and for elementary school,...

5.0 parent

7/9/2025

A nurturing community is formed around each child to help them grow and develop to their full potential.

5.0 parent

7/7/2025

We believe our kids’ first experiences into the world of education is so important in setting the groundwork for the love of learning and becoming independent in a new way for the first time. Choosing the right school for your child feels like a big, impactful decision.As a new family to SMWS, we ha...

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List Price Range

$873K - $6.7M

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Average Home Value

$1,789,210

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

15%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

Average House Size

2,744 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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Shining Mountain Waldorf School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 999 Violet Ave in Boulder, CO. Annual tuition is $27,000. The school has a total enrollment of 231 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Shining Mountain Waldorf School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1170. The average home value in this area is $1,789,210. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tara Performing Arts High School, Watershed School, Temple Grandin School, and more. Learn more about what Boulder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shining Mountain Waldorf School.

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