Cedarwood Waldorf School

Cedarwood Waldorf School is a pre-k through grade 8 independent school. Our mission is to provide a wholehearted education for children in order to develop creative and critical thinkers. We use a uniquely contemporary expression of Waldorf education as the framework for our curriculum. Our students are met with openness to possibility given time to develop resiliency and taught skills to turn challenges into opportunities. We educate the whole child and are adaptive in our pedagogy while maintaining the core of our vision “to weave together the arts academics and movement with a reverence for the developing child.”

We are located 5 minutes from downtown Portland Oregon in the historic Lair Hill neighborhood between the South Waterfront and Oregon Health and Science University Hospital (OHSU) easily accessible using TriMet buses and MAX light rail. Cedarwood has a large bike-to-school and carpool community as we draw families from the greater Portland area.

Our school culture is rooted in strong parent volunteerism and maintains a commitment to fundraising. We believe in supporting the community beyond one’s own child. Parents work collaboratively and actively as stewards of the school. New and treasured friendships begin in our courtyard watching the children jump rope and play basketball and through our many social gatherings. We invite you to visit us to learn more about the Cedarwood difference!