Gathering Waters is open to all NH resident school children, regardless of zip code. Residents from neighboring states are welcome to apply, however priority will be given to NH students in the event a lottery is held.

Yes, Gathering Waters is a chartered public school funded in part by state, federal, and local funds and tuition is free to NH students who enroll. Annual fundraising events will supplement this funding but no family will be required to pay.

For the school year 2023-24, we will serve students in K-11th grade. Gathering Waters will be K - 12th grade in 2024 - 25.

The Open Enrollment window runs roughly from December through February each year. If Gathering Waters receives more applications than available student slots, by law, a random public lottery will be held in March. We accept students throughout the school year as space allows.

It is a chartered public school guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf education. Click here to read more.

As a chartered public school, Gathering Waters receives per pupil reimbursement from the State of New Hampshire each year. However, we rely on the generosity of our community to support the broad scope of our programs and a significant amount of annual fundraising is needed to sustain the school. Please consider making your tax-deductible gift today by clicking here or contact info@gatheringwaterscharter.org.
Thank you for your support!