We just left a Waldorf school. One known to be one of the best. We moved our family across the country, because we love the philosophy of Waldorf. Unfortunately, gifted children DO NOT belong in Waldorf schools. My child told the teacher he was bored 2 years ago. He said he would find ways to challenge him. That never happened. My child always made fun of the system. Still does. The teacher told us he was doing well, and happy. We should have left then. Each year got worse. Waldorf schools have 25-33 children. They all move together. I don't care what they tell you on the tour. The reality is they don't recognize gifted at all. My child said that he had to wait until the 32nd child in the class understood the math before they could move up. Yes, the knitting was great, but gifted kids need a challenge younger. It was not a good experience academically for us at all.