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Waldorf Education in Washington

7 schools, 1 kindergarten, 1 study group and 1 class or course in Washington, by type and town.

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Schools in Washington

Schools (7)

Seattle

Bright Water Waldorf School

Waldorf schoolAssociate member of AWSNA

Dedicated to fostering a culturally diverse Waldorf learning experience at their new International District location. Now enrolling students from Early Childhood to eighth grade . Learn more at www.brightwaterwaldorf.org

Parent-and-child · Grades 1 to 8

Tuition, with financial help availableBefore and after care

Bainbridge Island

Madrona School

Waldorf schoolAssociate member of AWSNA

Madrona School offers Waldorf education on Bainbridge Island for children ages 18 months - 14 years of age. We offer parent-child classes, play-based preschool, nature - intensive mixed-age kindergarten, and grade school through 8th grades. Arts-infused academics. Outdoor play. Thoughtful relationships with...

Parent-and-child · Preschool · Kindergarten · Grades 1 to 8 · Ages 1 to 14

TuitionForest or outdoor program

Bellingham

Clinton

Whidbey Island Waldorf School

Waldorf schoolAssociate member of AWSNA

Twenty-six miles northwest of Seattle, our beautiful school is situated in a pristine woodland setting on five acres, with a land trust of 100 acres surrounding it. The school is a community of children, their parents, teachers and friends coming together for the common good and education of our children and our world.

Preschool · Kindergarten · Grades 1 to 8

Tuition, with financial help available

East Olympia

Port Hadlock

Sunfield Biodynamic Farm & Waldorf School

Waldorf schoolAssociate member of AWSNA

Located on 81-acres of farm land and forest outside of Port Townsend, Washington, Sunfield Education Association consists of a Waldorf School offering PreK–8th, a certified biodynamic farm, and numerous community education and outreach programs.

Parent-and-child · Grades 1 to 12 · High school

TuitionBefore and after care

Kindergartens and playgroups (1)

Snoqualmie

Study groups (1)

Classes and courses (1)

Questions families ask

How many Waldorf schools are there in Washington?+

The map lists 7 schools in Washington. 7 are members of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America: Bright Water Waldorf School, Madrona School, Olympia Waldorf School, Seattle Waldorf School, Sunfield Biodynamic Farm & Waldorf School, Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, and 1 more.

Where are the Waldorf schools and kindergartens in Washington?+

They are spread across 7 towns and cities. Seattle has 3, and the others include Bainbridge Island, Bellingham, Clinton and East Olympia. The map at the top of this page shows every one.

Is there a Waldorf kindergarten or playgroup in Washington?+

Yes. The map lists 1 kindergarten or playgroup here, including Meadowstrides Learning (Snoqualmie). Many schools also run their own kindergarten and parent-and-child groups, so it is worth asking the schools listed above too.

Can I homeschool the Waldorf way in Washington?+

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Washington. What you need to do, such as any notice to the authorities, records or assessment, is set out on our Washington homeschool requirements page, which we keep up to date. Many families here combine homeschooling with a local kindergarten, parent-and-child group or co-op.

Homeschool requirements in Washington

How we label places

A place is called a Waldorf school or kindergarten here only when its national association lists it as a member. We check those lists ourselves and date the check.

Everything else is a place that describes its own approach as Waldorf-inspired. Many are lovely, and some are on their way to membership, so it is worth asking them.

If there is a school near you, go and see it

Most schools and kindergartens hold open mornings, and many run parent-and-child groups for the youngest. A visit tells you more than any page can. If there is no school within reach, or it is not the right fit, you can still bring the same rhythm, stories and handwork into your home.

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