Waldorf School of Lexington

For parents who want a balanced approach to educating their child in mind, body, and spirit, the Waldorf School of Lexington provides a challenging, arts-integrated curriculum in a healthy, joyful, and media-free environment.

Founded in 1971, WSL, one of over 1,200 Waldorf schools worldwide, caters to 180 students ranging from preschool to grade 8. We have highly trained and experienced faculty in our program, and we carefully map our academic curriculum to the cognitive, emotional, and physical developmental stages of children.

The cornerstone of WSL’s early childhood program is creative free play, which research indicates is crucial for healthy development. We very deliberately do not accelerate academic learning in preschool or kindergarten. Caring teachers create a warm, nurturing environment, where an unhurried childhood can unfold.

Beginning in first grade, students study math, science, the humanities, and two world languages. Music and the visual arts enrich each school day across the grades, and all students act in a class play. Students take up a stringed instrument in third grade, with older students playing in a school ensemble or orchestra and singing in our chorus. 

Athletics and movement are an important part of every student’s day. Elementary and middle school students have two recess periods daily, and younger students spend time outdoors, exploring the natural world in nearby conservation land. Students also participate in WSL’s gardening program, farm and field trips, and seasonal festivals.

At Waldorf School of Lexington, we prepare students for a lifetime of engaged, self-directed learning. Our graduates thrive at a wide variety of secondary and post-secondary schools. Above all, WSL is a school and community where each child is seen, known, and loved.