Very Good
#65 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 14% of private schools
Detroit Waldorf School
Elementary School · Detroit, MI
A private elementary school in Detroit, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2555 BURNS ST, Detroit, MI 48214
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Detroit Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,807
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Garvey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| The James and Grace Lee Boggs SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Detroit PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Waldorf School is listed in Detroit, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Detroit Waldorf School
Detroit Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Detroit, MI, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Waldorf School
What grades does Detroit Waldorf School serve?
Detroit Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Waldorf School?
Detroit Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Waldorf School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Detroit Waldorf School rank in MI?
Detroit Waldorf School ranks #65 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Detroit Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Detroit Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Detroit Waldorf School 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 Detroit Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Detroit Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 822-0300
- Area population (ZIP 48214)
- 19,014
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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