Overview

The Waldorf School of Garden City (WSGC) provides a rigorous, college preparatory education, using an innovative and multisensory approach to learning. Our teachers possess unique insight into child development and the sophisticated integration of subjects in our curriculum creates an educational experience that inspires our students to evolve into confident, creative thinkers who are strongly connected to humanity and the environment. Founded in 1947, WSGC is part of a global community of teachers and child development professionals who have come together for the purpose of educating, supporting and inspiring children. With 90 years of proven curriculum experience, Waldorf education has nearly 2500 schools and kindergartens in over 60 countries. Over 94% of North American Waldorf graduates gain admission to a post-secondary school of their choice; 50% go on to a PhD or Masters.
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Official information of The Waldorf School Of Garden City in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
B+ Matriculation
B Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $35,750
# of Students: 332
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 15%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 98%
SAT: 1230/1600
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Matriculation

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Sports

(Total 7)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 21)
Acting
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Chorus
Music
Theater
Book Arts
Clay
Drawing
Acting
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Chorus
Music
Theater
Book Arts
Clay
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fiber Art
Furniture Design
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Weaving
Woodworking
Design Thinking
Storytelling
Orchestra
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 36)
African Dance & Drumming
Black Student Union (BSU)
Baking Club
BIPOC Club
Chess Club
Chinese(Elementary)
Chorus
Community Service Club
Creative Writing
Drama Club
African Dance & Drumming
Black Student Union (BSU)
Baking Club
BIPOC Club
Chess Club
Chinese(Elementary)
Chorus
Community Service Club
Creative Writing
Drama Club
Fashion Club
Fencing Club
Fermata the Blue Accapella
French Club
German Club (Sprachtfest)
Golf Club
GSA
High School Musical
Knitting Club
Literary Journal
Mandarin Language
Model United Nations
Moot Court
Multi-genre Band
NYS Science Honor Society
Orchestra
Robotics
Social Committee
Stage Crew
Strategic Gaming Mechanics Club
Spirit Club
Tennis Club
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Yearbook
Spanish
Photography Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1947
Campus Size: 11 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr.

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 11)
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Tell me a bit about The Waldorf School Of Garden City.
The Waldorf School Of Garden City is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1947, and currently has about 332 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.waldorfgarden.org.
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Where is The Waldorf School Of Garden City located?
The Waldorf School Of Garden City is located in the State of New York of USA.
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The Waldorf School Of Garden City also have 98% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Waldorf School Of Garden City is among the most popular schools, within top 489 for all US schools.

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In 2020-2022, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Yale University, University of Chicago and Dartmouth College.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit The Waldorf School Of Garden City’s official site: http://www.waldorfgarden.org or call them at 516-742-3434.
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Similar to most private schools in the US, The Waldorf School Of Garden City’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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What is the latest tuition for The Waldorf School Of Garden City’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Waldorf School Of Garden City in 2024 is $35,750, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at bleeckerc@waldorfgarden.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Waldorf School Of Garden City?
The overall rating for The Waldorf School Of Garden City is B.

The section ratings of The Waldorf School Of Garden City are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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