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The Waldorf School of Garden City

#5 in Best High Schools for the Arts in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Garden City, NY
  • 43 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B-
    waldorfgarden.org
    (516) 742-3434
    225 Cambridge Ave
    Garden City, NY 11530
    About The Waldorf School of Garden City...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    April 1
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $27,850
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
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    From The Waldorf School of Garden City

    The Waldorf School of Garden City seeks to support students in their development to becoming passionate, engaged, interdisciplinary and global citizens. From the warm and nurturing atmosphere in our early childhood classrooms to the intellectual rigor of our high school, the School draws on the powerful combination of a traditional liberal arts approach and our experiential learning opportunities. Students have almost unlimited options—classes from the fine arts to the physical sciences, from discussion-based seminars to innovative laboratory experiences.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1230
    27 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    11 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 28 responses
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    • Michaelmas, Holiday dinner, assemblies, plays
      29%
    • Yearly class trips to Glen Brook in NH
      21%
    • Home sports games
      14%
    • Carol Sing
      11%
    • Opening and closing asseblies
      11%
    • The best gift to ever give a child is to send them
      7%
    • Commencement
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      338
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      4:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
      Poll
      92%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Average
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Average
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      Living in the Area
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        B-
      Median Household Income
      $171,750
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $3,206
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $836,100
      National
      $184,700

      The Waldorf School of Garden City Reviews

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      Excellent with Great Teachers! It needs more improvement regarding clubs and extracurricular, otherwise it is amazing.
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      The Waldorf School has given back our grandson's childhood. He entered Waldorf in the middle of Kindergarten and is now in 1st grade. His old school gave him an hour of mindless homework most nights. His new school's curriculum is appropriate to his developmental abilities. Rather than trying to jam information into a young brain, Waldorf opens children's minds through experiences that makes them want to learn. Rather than being fixated narrowly on reading and math the curriculum includes gardening, physical movement, and playing outdoors rain or shine. Rather than always keeping children quiet and still at their desks, Waldorf lets children move around. The school's atmosphere is nurturing, safe, and devoted to learning. Our grandson loves learning French and German, and says his teachers are always kind. In the single year he has been at Waldorf he has grown intellectually, socially and emotionally. We couldn't be happier.
      Attending the Waldorf School of Garden City has changed my life completely. The school is an accepting and diverse environment, with students who love to learn, and teachers who support their students. Art, sports, and an appreciation for nature are all integrated into the curriculum as much as academics are. The campus itself is beautiful, with a greenhouse, a nature trail, two vegetable gardens, two soccer fields and a court yard with a pond. The school building, although smaller than the average school, is kept clean and is an overall comfortable space with a relaxing aura. The teachers all care for the students, as much as the students care about each other. Because the Waldorf School has a small population, there is a special bond formed between the school’s community. The Waldorf School of Garden City is an incredible school that gives students a place to think freely with the support of their teachers and peers.