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#16 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 4% of private schools

Waldorf School of Baltimore

Elementary School

4801 TAMARIND RD, Baltimore, MD 21209

Private

Enrollment

114

Student-Teacher

4.1:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#16 of 378

In Baltimore

#4 of 59

public schools

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Waldorf School of Baltimore

8.4/10

Elementary School in Baltimore · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Park Heights Academy

4.8/10

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8.4/10

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About Waldorf School of Baltimore

Waldorf School of Baltimore is a private elementary school in Baltimore, MD. Waldorf School of Baltimore serves approximately 114 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Waldorf School of Baltimore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares2.1 pts above MD schools
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 114 students, Waldorf School of Baltimore 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 4.1:1 students to teachers, Waldorf School of Baltimore sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Waldorf School of Baltimore 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

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How Waldorf School of Baltimore compares to 230 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
114
This School
vs
482
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.4
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57% vs 0%
Black 21.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.9% vs 0%
Asian 1.8% vs 0%
Waldorf School of Baltimore Baltimore Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Waldorf School of Baltimore (this school) 8.4
Park Heights Academy 4.8
Pimlico Elementary/Middle 4.6
Medfield Heights Elementary 6.9
Creative City Public Charter School 7.1
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle 4.4
Roland Park Elementary/Middle 7.5
The Mount Washington School 4.8
Academy for College and Career Exploration 4.7
Callaway Elementary 4.1
Arlington Elementary 5.3
Hampden Elementary/Middle 7.5
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School 3.9
Liberty Elementary 3.5
Hilton Elementary 2.5
Gwynns Falls Elementary 2.3
Robert W. Coleman Elementary 3.5
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle 2.0
Tunbridge Public Charter School 7.6
William S. Baer School 2.4
Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle 6.5

Showing 20 of 230 schools. View all schools in Baltimore

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 MD.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 61%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 114
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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 MD

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 57.0%
Black 21.9%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic 7.9%
Asian 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4801 TAMARIND RD, Baltimore, MD 21209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Waldorf School of Baltimore may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roland Park Elementary/Middle (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Hampden Elementary/Middle (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Creative City Public Charter School (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Park Heights Academy Baltimore 0.5 mi 4.8
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore 0.6 mi 8.4
Western High Baltimore 0.6 mi 7.0
Medfield Heights Elementary Baltimore 0.8 mi 6.9
Pimlico Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.7 mi 4.6
Creative City Public Charter School Baltimore 1.1 mi 7.1
ST DAVIDS DAY SCHOOL Baltimore 1.0 mi
The Mount Washington School Baltimore 1.3 mi 4.8
BALTIMORE JUNIOR ACADEMY Baltimore 1.1 mi 3.9
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.3 mi 4.4
Academy for College and Career Exploration Baltimore 1.4 mi 4.7
Roland Park Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.3 mi 7.5
GILMAN SCHOOL Baltimore 1.4 mi 7.7
HAMPDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Baltimore 1.5 mi
Callaway Elementary Baltimore 1.5 mi 4.1
Hampden Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.6 mi 7.5
SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL MARY OUR QUEEN Baltimore 1.6 mi 5.1
THE BRYN MAWR SCHOOL Baltimore 1.8 mi 7.4
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School Baltimore 2.1 mi 3.9
Bard High School Early College Baltimore 2.1 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,669

Median Home Value

$418,800

Median Rent

$1,640/mo

Population

30,766

College Educated

60.4%

Homeownership

57.2%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

35.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Wolfsville Elementary Myersville, MD 8.6
FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Germantown, MD 8.1
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rockville, MD 7.9
Oliver Beach Elementary Baltimore, MD 8.9
THE PRIMARY DAY SCHOOL Bethesda, MD 8.9
TARBIYAH ACADEMY Elkridge, MD 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waldorf School of Baltimore

What grades does Waldorf School of Baltimore serve?

Waldorf School of Baltimore serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Waldorf School of Baltimore?

Waldorf School of Baltimore has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Baltimore?

The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Baltimore is 4.1:1. 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 Baltimore rank in MD?

Waldorf School of Baltimore ranks #16 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Waldorf School of Baltimore's MySchoolScout rating?

Waldorf School of Baltimore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Baltimore a private school?

Yes, Waldorf School of Baltimore 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 Baltimore a religious school?

No, Waldorf School of Baltimore is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
70 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
114
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city

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