Ghent, NY · K–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
330 County Route 21c, 12075 · (845) 750-4855
Enrollment
263
Student:teacher
26:1
Published tuition
$11,750–$27,720
Application fee
$55
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Nursery (3 Mornings Per Week) | $11,750 | 3 mornings per week |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Nursery (4 Mornings Per Week) | $13,580 | 4 mornings per week |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Nursery (5 Mornings Per Week) | $15,420 | 5 mornings per week |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Pre-K, Kindergarten / Pre Grade 1 (4 full days + Friday morning) | $19,370 | 4 full days + Friday morning |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Grades 1-5 | $24,380 | — |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Grades 6-8 | $25,490 | — |
| High school2026-2027 | Grades 9-12 | $27,720 | — |
Head of school
Karin Almquist
School Director
Curriculum & special classes
Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School offers an experience-based education rooted in a traditional Waldorf curriculum, enriched by outdoor opportunities provided by its farm, forest trails, and extensive outdoor campus. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, blending academics, fine and practical arts, nature-based activities, music, and movement, designed to engage the head, heart, and hands of students.
Financial aid
The school offers tuition adjustment based on family income, assets, expenses, and individual circumstances, striving to keep the school accessible. Eligible applicants for Grades 1-12 are expected to meet a minimum of 35% of tuition costs, while Nursery and Kindergarten applicants have a minimum fee of $7,800.
Application fee: $55
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Afternoon Nursery Rest Time is available for an additional fee.
Cost
One Afternoon: $1,000; Two Afternoons: $2,000; Three Afternoons: $3,000; Four Afternoons: $4,000 (for Afternoon Nursery Rest Time)
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Contact the school to find out more about the steps in the application process. Admissions tours are on hold until September. The application portal is currently closed for the 2026-2027 school year.
Apply by
January 23, 2026 (for returning families applying for tuition adjustment for the 2026-2027 school year)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$55
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