Admissions

Academy Schools Admissions Process

Welcome to Academy Schools Admissions page and thank you for your interest in our school.

If you need more information than is available on our school’s website, please fill out the Contact Us form and our Office Staff will contact you. If you have not already done so, please consider making an appointment to visit. We would very much like to meet you and encourage you to tour our school and campus.

How to Apply 

We are thrilled at the thought of welcoming your child into our AS Family. By choosing to apply, you are opening the door to a realm filled with limitless opportunities, and we are dedicated to guiding you throughout this journey. Here is where your child’s path to an enriching and inclusive education truly begins.

Please complete one application per child. A $100 non-refundable application fee must accompany this application. 

Contact: business@academyschools.org for more information!

*Academy Schools is a non-religious, non-profit, independent school. Academy Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin in its educational or admissions policies, financial aid and scholarship programs, or any other school-administered programs.  Application materials are confidential and will not be released without parental permission. 

Admissions Checklist

  • Online Application: Start your application HERE ($100 non-refundable application fee will apply)
  • School Visit: School Visit: Following the evaluation of the application materials, we will arrange a visit for the student. Ideally, this experience should span at least two full days or several half days throughout the academic year, allowing ample opportunity for the student to explore our school and feel at ease in their new environment. Each student is expected to bring a pencil, paper, and their own snacks and lunch. To ensure a smooth transition, every visitor will be paired with a ‘buddy’ who will guide them in becoming acquainted with our school’s culture and daily routine. During this visit, teachers will gather observational insights and assessment information based on the child’s age.
  • Transcripts, Students Records and Referrals: Within the online application, you will find a link to request records from your child’s current school as well as the administrator and teacher’s referrals. This is a required piece of the admissions process for students entering grades 1-12.

Questions? Email us at business@academyschools.org or call (206) 588-0860

Current Tuition Rates

2024-2025 Tuition Rates

  • Elementary program (K-5th grade) – $26,985
  • Middle School (6th-8th grades) – $29,200 
  • High School (9th – 12th grades) – $31,085 

Family Commitments

Fundraising 

Is a necessary component of independent schools. Financial support for the Academy Schools program comes from tuition, the auction, and an annual fund solicitation. Families are expected to contribute to both the auction and annual fund to the best of their ability. 

Mandatory volunteer service commitment

The Academy Schools require an annual mandatory 15 hours per family volunteer service. Your expertise, time, and resources are investments in our students. Please get involved in the classroom, and in our school events. Only through the active volunteer support and financial commitment of our families can the school sustain its educational excellence. Unserved service hours will be billed for the remaining hours at $40.00 per hour. An opt-out for your service is offered for a $1,000 fee.

Building a community

By attending school events you are helping us to create a vital sense of “community” which is impactful not only for our school but our students as well.