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Early Childhood

Building upon the natural wonder, curiosity, and imagination of young children through play. Learn More About Our Early Childhood Programs >

Grades 1-8

Developing inquisitive, confident, and well-rounded students by engaging hands, hearts, and minds. Learn More About Grades 1-8 >

High School

Encouraging students to develop inner strength through challenging academics, invigorating arts and extracurriculars. Learn More About Our High School >

Teaching to the test that matters most: Life

Our Admissions Office is Open!

We enjoy introducing Maine Coast Waldorf School to prospective students and their families. Our admissions office is open daily, and we are responding to all emails and voice messages. To begin a conversation about the school and whether it could be right for your child, please fill out an online inquiry at the link below, email [email protected], or leave a voice message at 207-865-3900, Ext.103.

Our application process is a series of simple steps, and we are here to help every step of the way. We can't wait to get to know you!

Watch the Virtual High School Open House Learn More Admissions Inquiry 

Outdoor learning: Students gather in a socially distanced circle for the start of outdoor class.

Covid-19 Plan

Connection in community has always been an important tenet at Maine Coast Waldorf School. Now, more than ever, we stand together as a school community.

Our extensive plan includes universal masking, social distancing, and outdoor classrooms on our beautiful 75 acres of fields, forests and gardens

ABOUT MAINE COAST WALDORF SCHOOL

Founded in 1984, Maine Coast Waldorf serves some 295 students from early childhood through high school. Our early childhood-12th grade campus in Freeport offers our students state-of-the-art buildings, as well as acres of outdoor classrooms and woodland trails.

We foster independent thinking, creative problem solving, and a sense of connection to equip students for future challenges, while inspiring them to create their own opportunities. At Maine Coast Waldorf School, we offer an education for life.

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Learn more about our round trip bus service from Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Portland and Cumberland!

State of the art administration building, with fall foliage in the foreground.
High School students carrying musical instruments talk on their way to class.
Grade school student raises hand in classroom as other students look on.
Students sit on stage, preparing for a theatre production.

Maine Coast Waldorf News

  • Alum Spotlight: Lani Geistwalker Alum Spotlight: Lani Geistwalker
    Friday, February 26, 2021

    Lani was a student at MCWS from nursery school through grade 8.  She currently is the co-founder and owner of Cultivating Thyme Wellness and serves as the Wish and Volunteer Coordinator for Make-A-Wish Maine. Lani gives much credit to her Waldorf education and the relationships made here for preparing her for a career helping others. […]

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  • The Wishing Journal: April Leavenworth Publishes BookThe Wishing Journal: April Leavenworth Publishes Book
    Wednesday, February 17, 2021

    High School Educational Support Teacher April Leavenworth recently published her own book! The Wishing Journal is about a sixth grade girl named Milla, a prolific journal writer who is dealing with a bully at school. Milla tries to escape her bully, but through the help of a magical journal she is able to better empathize […]

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  • Alum Spotlight: Sophia Simmons ’14 Alum Spotlight: Sophia Simmons ’14
    Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    Sophia graduated from Maine Coast Waldorf School in 2014 and is currently a Multilateral Diplomacy Trainee for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva, Switzerland. Recently I had the honor to talk with Sophia and learn how her Waldorf education prepared her for a career on the international stage.   Q:  Can […]

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