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
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School Details
Head of School
Emily Elliott
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Annual Tuition
$17,300
Niche Grade
A-
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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%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/29/2024
I am a parent of two RWS students and have been part of the community for over 10 years to date. I love this school for a number of reasons. The most important is the community my children have become part of and the friendship they have established. Very few schools make kids smile. This one does!!!
10/20/2020
This is a school that focuses on a developmentally appropriate curriculum incorporating a love of nature, respect of self and others, and is Northside's hidden gem. The children are kind and accepting and play at their age level. It is a calming environment with a deeply rich educational experience.
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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About Forest Hill
List Price Range
$254K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$499,257
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$132,926
% of College Grads
58.7%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,669 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
26.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,626 - $3,771 per month
- The Alder on Dabney
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 483+ Sq Ft
- 2001 Dabney Rd
- Richmond, VA
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