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Applying to Waldorf School of Pittsburgh

Your child deserves an education rich in experiences, imagination, and wonder that educates the whole child  — head, heart, and hands — and lays crucial foundations for intellectual, emotional, and physical development. Apply today to discover the excitement of the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh! 

Kindergarten, Nursery, and Little Friends Admissions Steps & Checklist

Age requirements:

  • Kindergarten applicants must turn 3 by June 1st of the year of intended enrollment and be fully toilet-trained.

  • Nursery applicants must turn 2 by January 1st of the year of intended enrollment and be fully toilet-trained.

  • Little Friends applicants may enroll on the 1st day of the month of turning 18 months and are eligible for a final calendar year, if the child turns 3 years old after June 1.

 
A completed application includes:

  • A Waldorf School of Pittsburgh tour.

  • A completed online application via Ravenna Student Management. We recommend you submit your application by December 31st, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a rolling basis as we have space available in our programs.

    • Complete the Request for Records form and Early Childhood Teacher Reference, if applicable.

  • An in-person visit for the student applicant. Classroom visits for applications submitted by December 31 will be offered in January 2025 and are by invitation only. Visits length depends on the specific program:

    • Kindergarten: 2-hour visit independent of a parent or guardian. 

    • Nursery: 1-hour visit with a parent or guardian present

    • Little Friends: 30 minute group visit with a parent or guardian present

  • An online interview between the applicant’s caregivers and a member of our Early Childhood Faculty. Interviews for applications submitted by December 31 will be offered in January 2025 and are by invitation only.

    • Kindergarten and Nursery hold individual interviews while Little Friends holds group interviews.​

 

Questions?

Please contact Emily Bush, Director of Admissions:

ebush@waldorfpittsburgh.org

412.441.5792, ext 224

Admissions Overview & Applications Timeline

The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is an independent, not-for-profit school that welcomes students of all races, colors, religions, national and ethnic origins, and from diverse family and economic backgrounds. Admission is selective and depends upon space availability, age, and an assessment of the student’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development and needs.

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When to Apply

Families considering the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh for their children are asked to submit a completed application by December 31st of the prior year for September enrollment. Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis as we have space available in our programs. We welcome applications to our waiting lists as spots sometimes become available throughout the year. 

 

Applications will open for the 2025–26 school year on October 1, 2024. However, if you do wish to inquire about the 2025–26 school year, we are more than happy to begin the  process. Please contact Emily Bush, Director of Admissions, at ebush@waldorfpittsburgh.org or 412.441.5792, ext 224.

 

Determination letters are sent electronically in February.

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How to Apply

The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh uses an admissions portal called Ravenna Student Management (RSM). Through RSM, you can inquire about our school, submit an application, request teacher recommendations, and submit requests for records. RSM will be available in October, in the meantime, please contact Emily Bush, Director of Admissions, at ebush@waldorfpittsburgh.org or 412.441.5792, ext 224. with any questions.​

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If you are looking to apply for the 2024–25 school year, continue to use TADS, by applying here.

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The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarships, or any other programs.

Elementary and Middle School Admissions Steps & Checklist

Age requirements:

  • First grade applicants must turn 6 by June 1st of the year of intended enrollment.

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A completed file includes:​

  • A Waldorf School of Pittsburgh tour.

  • A completed online application via Ravenna Student Management. We recommend you submit your application by December 31st, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a rolling basis as we have space available in our programs.

    • Complete the Request for Records form and Grades Teacher Reference, if applicable.

    • Complete the Middle School Questionnaire for Grades 6-8.

  • An in-person visit for the student applicant.

    • Students applying for 1st Grade attend a 2-hour visit, independent of a parent or guardian, to one of our kindergarten classes and complete a 1st Grade Readiness Assessment, as determined by faculty.  

    • Students applying for 2nd–8th Grades attend a two, consecutive day visit to the classroom of their peers. Faculty may request an additional day, if needed.

  • An online interview between the application’s caregivers and our Grades Faculty.

 
Questions?

Please contact Emily Bush, Interim Director of Admissions and Marketing:

ebush@waldorfpittsburgh.org

412.441.5792, ext 224

Morning Garden Admissions Steps & Checklist

Age requirements:

  • Morning Garden Seedlings - Infant: birth to 12 months

  • Morning Garden Seedlings - Toddler: 12–24 months (or younger, if walking)

  • Morning Garden Saplings: Ages 2–4, must be 2 by start of class

  • Morning Garden Redbuds: Age 2–4, must be 2 by June 1.

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A completed file includes:​

  • A Waldorf School of Pittsburgh tour is not required but is encouraged for Redbud applicants.

  • Complete the online application via Ravenna Student Management. Morning Garden classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis and are accepted all year. Even if classes are full, we encourage families to apply to be added to our waiting list. Priority is given to returning students for enrollment in the next session/age class.

  • Students applying for our Morning Garden Redbud program must complete a 30 minute group visit with a caregiver present.

 

If you are looking to apply for our Morning Garden Parent / Child classes for the 2024–25 school year, continue to use TADS, by applying here. It is suggested to email Emily Bush, Director of Admissions, prior to applying to see if there is space available in our programs.

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Questions?

Please contact Emily Bush, Director of Admissions:

ebush@waldorfpittsburgh.org

412.441.5792, ext 224

Important Dates

Item
Date
Open House dates
Oct 24 (Middle School only), Nov 11, Jan 13, and Feb 3 (K–Grade 8 only)
Re-enrollment period
Dec 4–Jan 8
Priority Applications due
February 1 (Early Childhood); February 12 (Grades)
Rolling Admissions begins
Feb 2 (Early Childhood); February 13 (Grades)
Financial Aid Applications due
February 12
Acceptance Notification date
March 4
Financial Aid Appeal due
March 15
Enrollment deadline (New families)
April 12
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