The Waldorf School of Philadelphia Email Format
Primary and Secondary EducationPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is an independent school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Grounded in Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy, it aims to integrate intellectual study with artistic and practical experiences to cultivate independent thinking. In its early-childhood program, learning emphasizes movement, play, and social connection, while the middle grades focus on building confidence and a sustained interest in learning. The school operates in an urban setting and characterizes its environment as modern and organic. In 2020, it launched a distance learning program that includes video conferencing features to support remote instruction. In 2018, it was recognized as a Green School Finalist for its Garden and Water Play Space Project, reflecting environmental stewardship initiatives.