2020-2021 Founded in 1972, we are Marin County's only AWSNA-accredited Waldorf school. For almost 50 years, we have instilled our students with curiosity, creativity, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our School at a Glance Our Faculty are trained Waldorf teachers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Class size is capped at 24 in kindergarten through 8th Grade. with 50 faculty members on staff. We Build Community outside the classroom through: Frequent parent evenings and parent education events Festivals and special events yearround, from assemblies to our beloved annual Children's Faire High School & Beyond Top high schools choose Marin Waldorf School graduates for their strong academic preparation, socialemotional skills, confidence in the classroom, and active engagement in the local community.
The Waldorf Curriculum is interdisciplinary, project-based, and rich in languages, healthy movement, expressive arts and music, mathematics and the sciences. Throughout the school year, students study:
English Mathematics Science Social Studies Visual Arts Handwork
Foreign Languages Physical Education Music/Orchestra Theater Arts Outdoor Education Woodworking
Off-Campus Educational Experiences and Field Trips are integral to the curriculum. Each year, students spend time engaged in team building activities and off-campus events, with overnight outdoor education trips beginning in 3rd Grade.
Our Campus Our Lucas Valley campus covers 10 tree-filled acres, and includes two preschool classrooms, two kindergarten classrooms, eight grade classrooms, a library, organic teaching gardens, a music room, a wood shop, large playing fields, and playgrounds.