Welcome to Maine Coast Waldorf School

Waldorf Education for Pre-K through High School in Freeport, Maine

Maine Coast Waldorf School is an independent day school for early childhood through high school, where hands-on learning, the arts, and outdoor education shape each student’s experience.

Where Confidence, Connection & Purpose Grow

Experience a deeply human education in a community where curiosity and compassion guide the way.

Rooted in our coastal landscape and the rhythm of the seasons, our place-based approach comes to life across our 75-acre campus and beyond. Students build confidence and practical skills through rigorous academics, the arts, and real-world application.

With strong relationships with teachers and peers, students are known, supported, and encouraged to take on new challenges.

Maine Coast Waldorf School is a welcoming, collaborative community that fosters a deep sense of belonging for students and families alike.

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Middle school students gather around a trailhead with a forest behind them during an outdoor education program in Maine.

I learned who I was in the woods and the classrooms at Maine Coast. This is the greatest gift any form of education has ever given me.

– Alum of Maine Coast Waldorf School

Waldorf Education: A Whole-Child Approach to Learning

Waldorf education is a journey of becoming, nurturing the whole child and supporting academic, creative, and personal growth at every stage.

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Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten

Elementary School

Students build strong academic and creative foundations through storytelling, artistic work, and hands-on exploration. Outdoor education extends learning beyond the classroom into the forests of our campus and nearby natural areas, including trails, beaches, and coastal waters.

With one Class Teacher guiding students from second through eighth grade, children benefit from consistent mentorship, meaningful relationships, and a teacher who comes to know each child and family deeply over time.

Students experience a dynamic range of subjects with inspiring faculty, including German and French, handwork (fiber arts), music and string instruments, woodworking, and movement.

Through immersive learning, students cultivate joyful curiosity, adaptability, and creative expression.

Grades 1–8

Middle School

Middle school students deepen their thinking through interdisciplinary study, artistic practice, and growing independence. Students also connect with the wider community and begin to explore how their interests and skills can make a meaningful impact.

Learning extends beyond the classroom through day trips and multi-night outdoor adventures, from the mountains to coastal islands and cultural destinations that bring academic work to life in new contexts.

Students engage deeply with world languages (German and French), music and string instruments, woodworking, movement, and handwork (fiber arts), developing creativity and technical skills while strengthening confidence and intellectual curiosity.

Grades 1–8

High School

High school students take on challenging academics alongside artistic practice, independent research, and experiential, outdoor education, guided by lively faculty.

The arts—visual arts, music, and drama—are woven throughout the high school experience, fostering both technical skills and creative expression.

Rigorous programs in German and French strengthen communication skills and cultural understanding.

Each year, visiting international students enrich our community, and two-thirds of sophomores and juniors expand their learning through study abroad. Internships and concurrent enrollment open pathways beyond the classroom, connecting learning to lived experience.

Together, these experiences build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of purpose, preparing students to shape their paths with clarity and intention.

Grades 9–12

Campus Visits & Tours

Experience a school where students think creatively, question boldly, and live purposefully.

Schedule a family tour this summer to explore our expansive campus, take a closer look at Waldorf education, and discover our vibrant school community. We look forward to welcoming you.

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A Caring, Collaborative Community in Rhythm

Maine Coast Waldorf School is a vibrant community where students are known deeply, and inspired through meaningful relationships and shared purpose.

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Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Values

Child-Centered

Maine Coast Waldorf School supports the development of the whole child by fostering kindness, natural curiosity, imagination, free thinking, and resilience.

Community

Maine Coast Waldorf School strives to be an inclusive community that values diversity, prioritizes relationships, and anchors itself in mutual respect of our shared humanity.

Stewardship

Maine Coast Waldorf School ensures the long-term sustainability of our school and the environment through responsible management of our finances, facilities, and natural resources.

It is amazing to see how our son has grown, and the freedom he has to be who he is.
Just knowing that he can come to this school to be happy, loved, and seen. We are so grateful.

– Parent of Maine Coast Waldorf School student

Diversity & Inclusion

Maine Coast Waldorf School intends to be a multicultural, pluralistic community. We embrace diversity as a core strength of community and seek to make our curriculum and policies as inclusive as possible.

Maine Coast Waldorf School strives to promote social justice and is grateful for the presence and contributions of students, families, and faculty of diverse faiths, nationalities, and identities. We are committed to affirming people of all religions, spiritual values, countries of origin, immigration statuses, races, genders, abilities, identities, and sexual orientations. We endeavor to support a wide spectrum of learners whenever possible.

Land Acknowledgement

Maine Coast Waldorf School is situated on the stolen homeland of the Wabanaki Nation.

After living in harmony with the land for over 10,000 years, the culture, language and lives of the Wabanaki were decimated by colonists. As an institution dedicated to learning, diversity, and community, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves and the community in truth.

First Nations Reconciliation Tuition Program

Our First Nations Reconciliation Tuition Program offers a tuition-free Waldorf education, inclusive of any and all fees related to enrollment or school-sponsored offerings. This initiative applies to students from the territories now known as the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and welcomes those affiliated with the many sovereign tribal nations across this continent.

Maine Coast Waldorf School intends to see these students through their graduation from our high school, so long as it is recognized that our school remains a good fit for a given student. Learn more

Maine Coast Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, hiring, self-government, admissions, financial aid and all other school-related activities, and emphatically rejects discrimination in all its forms.

Student Life, Done Differently

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Wellness & Support

Wellness is our starting point. When students feel supported, everything else becomes possible. We nurture wellbeing daily through time in nature, nourishing meals, social connection, emotional care, creative expression, and joyful movement.

Student Wellness

International Exchange

Seeing the world changes how we move through it. Our International Exchange Program gives students the opportunity to live and learn abroad, strengthening confidence, independence, and a broader worldview.

Study Abroad

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Ready for What's Next

Known for critical thinking, clear communication, and adaptability, Waldorf graduates solve complex problems and lead with empathy, using their skills and character to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Life After Waldorf

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Affordability

We provide nearly $2 million annually through our tuition adjustment program, reaching 50% of our students.

See What's Possible

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Come experience a school community where students arrive each day inspired to explore and discover.

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Maine Coast Waldorf School is a fully accredited member of the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America.