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Detroit Waldorf School

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Detroit, MI · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

2555 Burns St., 48214 · (313) 822-0300

www.detroitwaldorf.org

Enrollment

180

Student:teacher

9:1

Published tuition

$13,550–$17,900

Application fee

$75

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-K2026-27PreK$13,550
Elementary2026-27Kindergarten$16,350
Elementary2026-27First and Second Grade$17,425
Elementary2026-27Third through Eighth Grade$17,900
Middle school2026-27Third through Eighth Grade$17,900
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Ben Linstrom

School Administrator

Curriculum & special classes

The school supports Pre-K through 8th grade students with skillful teaching and a nurturing community. Their approach blends the arts, sciences, and humanities, introducing concepts at developmentally appropriate stages to meet children's natural curiosity and accommodate various learning styles.

Financial aid

The school offers an Accessible Tuition Program, and Jeff Raudebaugh is the Accessible Tuition Manager.

Application fee: $75

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

Aftercare is available for enrolled students on a drop-in basis from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on school days and includes time for play, rest, and a healthy snack. After School Programs also offer sports and enrichment activities.

Cost

Aftercare rates for 2026-27: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. is $9.00 for the first child and $6.00 for each additional sibling; 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. is $9.00 for the first child and $6.00 for each additional sibling. A late fee of $1.00 per minute is charged for pick-up after 5:30 p.m. Aftercare charges are billed monthly.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The admissions process involves several steps: attending a required tour, completing an online application with a fee, submitting a child's photo, birth certificate, and transcripts (for older students), conducting an interview with the child's potential teacher, a child visit (playgroup to three days depending on grade), and possibly an additional evaluation. Notification of acceptance is sent via email.

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Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$75

What they ask for: Attend a required in-person tour, online application ($75 non-refundable fee), child's photo, copy of birth certificate, transcripts/report cards and any evaluations (for grade 1+), teacher interview, child visit, and a first-grade readiness assessment (for all first-grade applicants). Children must meet age cut-offs (e.g., 3 years old by May 31st for PreK).

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