Education with purpose for the 21st century
Charlottesville Waldorf School offers an academically-rich and holistic education for students in preschool and kindergarten through elementary and middle school grades in Charlottesville, Virginia.
What sets Charlottesville Waldorf School apart? Learn more >
Spring 2025 Parent and Child Classes are now open for registration! Click here to learn more about these wonderful mornings for young children and caregivers and to register for the upcoming classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning February 25 and 27.
Admissions Events
Visiting our campus is the best way to learn about CWS! Register now for an upcoming Admissions Event and learn about our Middle School, Elementary, and Early Childhood Classes.
Learn about First Grade at CWS!
Attend one of our upcoming First Grade Observation Mornings to learn about this important year of the Waldorf curriculum. Spend some time in our First Grade Classroom, followed by a Q&A with our Enrollment Coordinator and members of the faculty.
Ready to apply?
- Learn about our Admissions Process for Early Childhood and Grade School
- Submit an inquiry form to start the admissions process
- Sign into your portal account to complete the student application and add the required information to your student’s admissions file
What is Waldorf?
Through a curriculum that integrates academics with arts, music, and practical activities, Waldorf education emphasizes experiential learning tailored to each child’s developmental stage. Waldorf schools foster a warm, inclusive environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
Parent and Child Classes
Early Childhood
Elementary Grades
Middle School
Specialty Classes
Athletics
In Middle School, competitive athletics are introduced as a means to foster holistic development and…
Screens can wait
At Charlottesville Waldorf School, electronic media and technology are not introduced into classrooms until middle school. This no/low-tech approach prepares children for an uncertain future by fostering adaptability, critical thinking, and creativity. By minimizing reliance on digital technology, students develop strong foundational skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.
Winter Fest
Winter Fest is CWS’s mid-year evening assembly. The grade school students present songs, poetry, and music. In January 2025, Winter Fest will focus primarily on the Orchestra, Choir, and Music classes, showcasing the wonderful musical work the students have done so far this year! Winter Fest 2025 Thursday, January 166-8pmHarvest Church1025 Rio Road EastCharlottesville, VA 22901
What sets Waldorf apart?
What sets Charlottesville Waldorf School apart? Small class sizes allow for meaningful relationships between peers and with teachers Our age-appropriate curriculum is based on a comprehensive understanding of child development from a scientific and spiritual perspective. Learn more about Early Childhood / Elementary Grades / Middle School programs Integrated opportunities for creative and artistic expression using high quality materials demonstrate our respect for each student’s innate…
Seasonal Journal
Walter-Wright Teacher Scholarship Fund
In honor of the decades of dedication that Kate Walter and Michael Wright have offered to Waldorf education, the Charlottesville Waldorf School is proud to introduce the Walter-Wright Teacher Scholarship Fund to support educators in obtaining full certification in Waldorf education. Make a Donation The very first Waldorf teacher training was provided by Rudolf Steiner to the group of teachers selected to run the first Waldorf School in 1919. “This…