The idea and mission for the Richmond Waldorf School was hatched in 1985, when John and Sara Moses began a kindergarten class in their home. The private school officially opened for the 1996-1997 school year and now serves students in pre-K through eighth grade. The school is tuition-based and offers families the opportunity to apply for financial aid and scholarships.
This school offers a Waldorf Education, which dates back more than 100 years, and is based on teachings, insights, and principles of education founded by scientist Rudolf Steiner. A Waldorf Education is about understanding human development that addresses the growth needs of the child. Students participate in school plays and woodworking, play an instrument or sing, as well as other activities for a well-rounded education that allows them to explore their own interests.
Waldorf hosts celebrations and ceremonies throughout the school year, including The Rose Ceremony at the beginning of the school year. The Rose Ceremony welcomes rising first graders to the elementary school when older students give each first grader a rose and walking them through a flower arch—a symbol of new beginning.
Richmond Waldorf School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1301 Robin Hood Rd,
Richmond, VA
184
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Emily Elliott
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Annual Tuition
$18,755
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
7
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
93.9%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
3.1%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/26/2024
We just graduated one from middle school and the other is in elementary school. Best school around and great value for what you get. Academics much stronger than I anticipated in middle, elementary allows time and space for being a kid with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Amazing class trips, small class sizes.
8/5/2022
We have both of our children enrolled in the Early Childhood program at Richmond Waldorf School, and have absolutely fallen in love with the Waldorf philosophy of teaching. The simple, yet incredibly powerful idea of 'honoring childhood', versus an academically focused early childhood, has been so eye opening for our family and a gift I feel like I've given my children. We adore the teachers, and the staff, and feel lucky to have stumbled across such a beautiful school for our children here in Richmond. <3
GreatSchools Reviews
11/26/2024
RWS has been a blessing to both our family, but most importantly to our daughter. She is about to graduate from RWS this coming summer 2024 and her development, growth, learning experience and just overall day to day school life has been truly a blessing and true excellent educational opportunity. I...
1/11/2024
I am a parent of 2 at Richmond Waldorf School for over 6 years. My children absolutely love RWS. They love going to school, and they love their teachers. They have a true desire to learn as RWS creates lifelong learners who learn because they naturally crave the experience, challenge, and growth lea...
1/8/2024
My child really enjoys going to Waldorf and I love seeing her respect for her love of learning and her respect for self and others continue to grow. There is a real education strategy that makes the children feel excited, safe, and nurtured. They build upon each skill and their confidence in their w...
1/8/2024
We have been at RWS for 6 years, and my two children absolutely love it here. It's a diverse, caring community, and a lovely place to watch your children flourish. Emphasis is placed on child development, movement, language arts, science, arts, music, and arithmetic. The teachers are engaging and yo...
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List Price Range
$160K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$504,915
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average Household Income
$143,496
% of College Grads
58.7%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,673 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
26.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,500 - $2,874 per month
- The Alder on Dabney
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 510+ Sq Ft
- 2001 Dabney Rd
- Richmond, VA
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Reedy Creek
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Forest Hill Park
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Phideaux Dog Park
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Richmond Waldorf School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 1301 Robin Hood Rd in Richmond, VA. Annual tuition is $18,755. The school has a total enrollment of 184 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Richmond Waldorf School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $504,915. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cristo Rey Richmond High School, Community Christian Academy, Buford Road Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richmond Waldorf School.