2025–2026 Tuition
Annual Tuition all grades 1 through 8: $13,000

We are committed to making Waldorf education accessible to all families. Thanks to Arizona’s robust scholarship programs, many families can significantly reduce or even eliminate their out-of-pocket tuition costs. 

State Scholarship Opportunities

If your family qualifies as low income (please check your eligibility on the sites below), we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible to the following School Tuition Organizations (STOs):

1. ALF (Arizona Leadership Foundation)

• Up to $6,500 per year
• Deadline: Wednesday, June 18th
• Completed taxes required
  Apply to ALF »

2. AAA Scholarship Foundation

• Up to $6,500 per year (3-year award!)
• Deadline: Monday, June 2nd
• First-come, first-served
• Completed taxes required
  Apply to AAA »

3. APESF (Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund)

• Award varies; often based on your donor network efforts
• Open Application 
•  A personal letter explaining your family’s need is highly recommended
  Apply to APESF »

4. ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account)

• In Arizona, the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program provides financial support to parents and students who choose to pursue educational options outside of the traditional public school system. Apply here: https://www.azed.gov/esa/esa-support

Enrollment Steps

1. Schedule a Tour – Come experience our vibrant classrooms and meet our caring faculty. Schedule by filling out the admissions inquiry form.
2. Apply – All prospective families will need to fill out a one-time application to continue the enrollment process. The application fee is $40. The information will be shared with the classroom teacher in preparation for the next step.
3. Student Guest Visit – If school is in session, your child will join his/her class for a two-day visit for everyone to see if RRS is a good match for your child.
4. Enroll – Once the classroom teacher gives the go ahead families will complete the last steps online to officially enroll.

Other Admissions Notes

* RRS has Open Enrollment. Students may enroll at any point during the year. Note: Typically the month of May is closed to new enrollment.

* Rising 1st grade students, or those currently in kindergarten, will not visit the classroom. Note: RRS may ask a family to get a Waldorf 1st grade readiness assessment should there be reason to.

* Tuition payments can be made all at once, split in two payments, or monthly. RRS uses a 12-month payment system, so monthly fees run throughout the summer months.

* All RRS invoices are required to be paid as you receive them regardless of ESA or any other scholarship awards you are awaiting.

* Meeting scholarship deadlines and applying is the family's responsibility. RRS cannot adjust tuition if scholarship deadlines are missed.

* We have families that have offered to be informational resources if questions arise about the scholarship opportunities above. Just let us know and we will connect you