ABOUT US

Nurturing a New Breed of Explorer

As an independent school, Seattle Waldorf School offers a most holistic Waldorf education. Our modern curriculum is rooted in tradition—for children 18 months to 18 years. We lead students on a joyful journey that fosters critical thinking, synthesis and creativity.

We are privileged to employ some of the most highly trained Waldorf teachers in the country and proud to serve the needs of families on both sides of Lake Washington.

Founded in Seattle in 1980, we are the only Preschool–Grade 12 Waldorf School in Washington.

Our Diversity

At Seattle Waldorf School we are committed to creating a community that is inclusive for all faculty, staff, families, and students, especially those who have been impacted by racism and oppression, and to create a culture that supports racial equity by changing our existing systems and practices.

OUR MISSION & Values

Our Mission

Daily we strive to inspire learning, courage, and joy in the developing human being.

Our Values

We are an educational community working out of cooperation and mutual respect.
We are guided by the educational philosophy and understanding of the developing human being articulated by Rudolf Steiner.

We believe artistic activity is essential to the education of the human being.
We cultivate wonder and curiosity through engagement with the natural world.
We celebrate the innate reverence and joy of an unhurried and naturally developing childhood.

We actively engage the striving adolescent in order to promote the unfolding of the free and confident adult.