Madison Waldorf School

Welcome to a more human

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Welcome to a more human way of learning

We nurture students to have intellectual creativity, emotional resilience, and purposeful engagement in their communities, while giving them the tools to thrive in an ever-changing world.

A child's journey

Follow a child’s growth and learn how Madison Waldorf School nurtures children’s healthy development through our programs – our children need it more than ever.

Our programs

Early Childhood

Preschool & Kindergarten

Elementary

Grades 1 - 5

Middle School

Grades 6 - 8

An education that nourishes mind, body, and soul.

Hear from current parents

The warmth of the teachers, the love of learning they instill, the reverence for the natural world we get to experience as a family, and the deep way my children are taught how to think (as opposed to just memorization) are just a few of the things that I really appreciate about Madison Waldorf School.
Madison Waldorf School has been a game-changer for our family. What sets it apart is the genuine care they pour into the kids, focusing not just on academics but on their social-emotional intelligence.
The staff is passionate and welcoming, cultural differences are celebrated, and in a world full of screens and noise this place reminds us to hold space for simple joys and beauty in the everyday moments.
Laura
Elementary and Middle School grade parent
Erika
Early Childhood and Elementary parent
Kathleen
Elementary parent

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4100 Nakoma Road, Madison, WI 53711
info@madisonwaldorf.org
608-270-9005

Check out our seasonal programs at MWS!

For ages 1.5 – 3.5 years, our Little Seedlings playgroup is just right for you and your little one.

For ages 3 – 12, we’ve got lots of screen-free fun planned for the summertime.

Join us as we share wonderful moments filled with wonder and joy!

2026-27 Enrollment is now open! Accepting Wisconsin Parental Choice Vouchers.

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