Waldorf School of Lexington is a Waldorf Steiner Curriculum school in Lexington, United States. Founded in 1971. Annual tuition ranges from $22,715 to $34,417 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) offers need-based assistance; most awards range from 10%–40% and one third of families participate. TAP funds are enhanced by the Susan Cody Scholarship Fund (SCSF), established in 2019, and a separate Mendenhall Scholarship Fund.
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About
Waldorf School of Lexington (WSL) is a co-educational day school in Lexington, Massachusetts serving children from six weeks through Grade 8 using the Waldorf Steiner curriculum. The campus sits adjacent to 185 acres of Great Meadows conservation land, supporting screen-free, arts-integrated learning and an outdoor Forest School program. Spanish and Mandarin are taught from the early grades, and a Main Lesson two-hour daily block provides in-depth study of core subjects throughout the school.
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Why Families Choose
WSL follows the Waldorf Steiner curriculum from infancy through Grade 8, with a screen-free, arts-integrated approach to academics. The campus is adjacent to 185 acres of Great Meadows conservation land, supporting a Forest School program for ages 3–6. Teacher looping in Grades 1–5 builds long-term student-teacher relationships. Two world languages (Spanish and Mandarin) are taught from the early grades. Main Lesson — a daily two-hour deep-dive into one subject — is central to the pedagogy.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-2 | USD 33,058 |
| Grades 3-5 | USD 34,103 |
| Grades 6-8 | USD 34,417 |
| Kindergarten | USD 25,801 |
| Forest Program | USD 15,000 |
| Nursery (3 days/wk) | USD 15,799 |
| Nursery (4 days/wk) | USD 19,825 |
| Nursery (5 days/wk) | USD 23,851 |
Original currency: USD 22,715 - 34,417. Application fee: $50.
Admissions Process
- 1Learn about WSL and its educational approach. 2. Attend an admissions event or campus tour (call 781-860-5208 or email [email protected]). 3. Submit the online application through the Ravenna hub. 4. Two deadlines: November 1 for early decision (decisions by January 15) and January 30 for regular decision (decisions by March 15). 5. Admissions office schedules a school visit after application submission. 6. Rolling mid-year enrollment available as space allows. 7. Pay $1,000 non-refundable tuition deposit upon enrollment.
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School Day
Every morning begins with a two-hour Main Lesson block. Grade 1 includes an early dismissal option at 1:35 p.m.
Student Life
The school has a dress code with clothing guidelines to support participation in all classes and activities, safety, and self-expression. Clothing and footwear must allow full movement and safety in activities such as eurythmy and outdoor work. Attire should be free from advertisements and political statements.
Lunch is cooked daily in the on-site kitchen by a professional cook. Nursery and kindergarten meals are provided by the school and included in tuition. The lunch program is available for grades 1–8, and the eighth grade has a Friday Pizza Lunch fundraiser.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Forest School sessions support mental wellbeing through outdoor play and social-emotional growth. Movement and athletics contribute to mental wellbeing and confidence. Waldorf pedagogy addresses emotional and physical development alongside academics. A school nurse is available for health and well-being concerns.
Health and safety are the top priority at WSL. Immunizations follow state policy; students must be fully vaccinated or have an exemption on file. Immunization data is reported to the state. A school nurse is on site. The school rejects discrimination and fosters an inclusive community.
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School Background
Governed by a Board of Trustees.