In addition to the parent/guardian portion of the application (and student questions for middle school applicants), a completed application file includes a teacher evaluation (two for older students), a school transcript and/or copies of report cards as applicable, and copies of standardized test results as applicable. You must also attend one of our in-person events. For families not located in the Seattle, we offer the opportunity for a virtual visit. 

Admission decisions are made by our admissions committee.

For preschool and kindergarten applicants, we are seeking families who value our play-based and outdoor curriculum and who seek a school that will provide a healthy, balanced, and nurturing childhood experience.

While evidence of achievement and motivation is essential, admission to the school is not just about numbers. The school welcomes individual, independent, and diverse thinkers and looks closely at each applicant, carefully weighing all facets. Seattle Waldorf School presents extraordinary opportunities for its students to thrive and achieve, and seeks students who will take full advantage of these opportunities.

Seattle Waldorf School agrees to the common admission notification dates established by Puget Sound Independent Schools. For admission to the 2026-27 academic year, the notification date will be March 19, 2027. The parent/guardian response (confirmation and deposit) is due by  March 26, 2027.

When an applicant is considered to be a good fit for the program, but space is not available, the applicant is placed in the wait pool. Typically, we offer places to students in the wait pool within the first two weeks to one month after notification. However, occasionally an opening may occur in late spring or summer, so it is important to keep us informed of your continued interest in Seattle Waldorf and updated with any changes to your contact information. A wait pool applicant does not have a specific place in the wait pool, but will be offered an available space based on the class composition.

Seattle Waldorf School is committed to providing need-based tuition assistance to qualifying families. Tuition assistance awards are available for families with children enrolled in preschool through grade 8 who have submitted all required documents by the February 5 deadline. Admission decisions are made separately from financial aid awards. Please visit the Affordability page for more information.

For preschool, children should be 2.5 by September 1.
For the mixed-age kindergarten, children should be 4 by June 1.
For first grade, children should be 6 by June 1.