The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce a substantial reduction in tuition for students in Grades 1–8 beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. Annual tuition will decrease from nearly $19,000 to $10,500 per student, with a family maximum of $25,000 per year for households with multiple children enrolled.
This change reflects the school’s commitment to making Waldorf education accessible to more families throughout the Capital Region and beyond, while supporting the school’s long-term goal of welcoming and serving a larger community of students.
At a time when many parents are seeking alternatives to increasingly screen-centered childhoods, the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs offers an educational experience grounded in human connection, creativity, and meaningful engagement with the world. Students learn in a screen-free environment where academic learning is balanced with artistic expression, practical skills, movement, and outdoor exploration.
Waldorf students engage deeply in core academic subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and history. Lessons are designed to cultivate not only knowledge and skills, but also curiosity, critical thinking, and a genuine love of learning. Through hands-on experiences, rich storytelling, artistic integration, and project-based work, students develop strong academic foundations while learning to think independently and approach challenges with creativity and confidence.
Waldorf education recognizes that childhood is not simply preparation for the future—it is a vital stage of life deserving of protection and care. The curriculum is designed to support children’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development while fostering confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.
Said Board Member Gavin Labate: “It has never felt more urgent for families to have options for their children’s education. A Waldorf education, with its screen-free classrooms, deep focus and hands-on learning, builds children who thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This tuition change removes the biggest barrier standing between families and that kind of education. We are ready for this moment.”
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is an independent school serving children from early childhood through middle school. Rooted in Waldorf education, the school offers a hands-on, screens-off curriculum integrating academics, the arts, and practical skills to support the healthy development of the whole child. The school’s three campuses are located in Saratoga Springs and serve families from Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Schuylerville, Clifton Park, Corinth, Queensbury, Glens Falls, and other communities throughout the greater Capital Region.