Very Good
#74 of 218 private schools in KY
Top 34% of private schools
Waldorf School of Louisville
Elementary School
3110 ROCK CREEK DR, Louisville, KY 40207
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#74 of 218
In Louisville
#23 of 62
public schools
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Waldorf School of Louisville
Elementary School in Louisville · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Waldorf School of Louisville
Waldorf School of Louisville is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY. Waldorf School of Louisville serves approximately 127 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Waldorf School of Louisville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- KY avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 127 students, Waldorf School of Louisville is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Waldorf School of Louisville sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waldorf School of Louisville is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waldorf School of Louisville compares to 137 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Louisville (this school) | 7.2 |
| Field Elementary | 6.9 |
| Chenoweth Elementary | 4.8 |
| St Joseph Children's Home | — |
| Barret Traditional Middle | 7.6 |
| St Matthews Elementary | 4.9 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.4 |
| Boys & Girls Haven | — |
| The Brook-Dupont | — |
| Brooklawn | — |
| Highland Middle | 5.3 |
| Goldsmith Elementary | 5.8 |
| Binet School | — |
| Kentucky School for the Blind | 5.3 |
| Bloom Elementary | 7.7 |
| Greathouse/Shryock Traditional | 8.6 |
| Peace Academy | 5.9 |
| Klondike Lane Elementary | 4.3 |
| Newcomer Academy | 5.6 |
| Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary | 3.9 |
| Minor Daniels Academy | 6.0 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3110 ROCK CREEK DR, Louisville, KY 40207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waldorf School of Louisville may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Louisville | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| SACRED HEART MODEL SCHOOL Louisville | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Field Elementary Louisville | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| KENESETH ISRAEL PRESCHOOL Louisville | 1.3 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Louisville | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Chenoweth Elementary Louisville | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| HIGHLANDS LATIN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| St Joseph Children's Home Louisville | 1.5 mi | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary Louisville | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| HARVEY BROWNE PRESCHOOL Louisville | 1.4 mi | — |
| ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| FRIENDS SCHOOL Louisville | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| HOLY TRINITY PARISH SCHOOL Louisville | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Barret Traditional Middle Louisville | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Louisville | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
| St Matthews Elementary Louisville | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| IMMACULATA CLASSICAL ACADEMY Louisville | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| LOUISVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Louisville | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| RSM LOUISVILLE LLC Louisville | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,583
Median Home Value
$401,500
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
Population
28,633
College Educated
67.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Avg Commute
19.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
42.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waldorf School of Louisville
What grades does Waldorf School of Louisville serve?
Waldorf School of Louisville serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Waldorf School of Louisville?
Waldorf School of Louisville has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Louisville?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Louisville is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waldorf School of Louisville rank in KY?
Waldorf School of Louisville ranks #74 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Waldorf School of Louisville's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldorf School of Louisville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waldorf School of Louisville a private school?
Yes, Waldorf School of Louisville is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Waldorf School of Louisville a religious school?
No, Waldorf School of Louisville is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 303-8508
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