Ithaca Waldorf School
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IWS offers a wonderful balance of outdoor and indoor learning. The curriculum is well rounded and incorporates math, reading, sciences, history,etc. etc. into real-life experiences so the learning is very contextual - which was incredibly important to me when looking for private education. My spouse
Posted by a parent on 5/26/2026We have been at IWS for three years now and have found it to be a wonderful school. Our son loves it there and his teachers are very dedicated and experienced. It is a great community and we are grateful to be a part of it!
Posted by a parent on 12/21/2025It's hard to find places where kids can unplug and truly connect with the experience that being a child really is. IWS is that place for our kid. We have been very happy with our 1.5 yrs at IWS- our kid has a deep relationship with the natural world, her creativity and imagination, and her instructo
Posted by a parent on 11/24/2025There's nothing else like this school in the Ithaca area: it's warm and inviting, beautiful and calming. Teachers creatively weave art and music into every academic subject, including STEM subjects. It's incredible to find a screen-free school, with farm animals, orchestral string ensembles, 8 years
Posted by a parent on 11/1/2025Pretty simple - if you prioritize academics it's not for you -if you want to "change" your kids gender, this is probably the #1 school in NY. The staff/administration here have their agenda, and if you don't agree with it they have zero interest in hearing your opinion as tuition-paying parent. No g
Posted by a parent on 8/15/2025Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Ithaca Waldorf SchoolIthaca schools - Ithaca Waldorf School is located at 20 Nelson Road, Ithaca NY 14850. Ithaca Waldorf School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-8.
