The application for the 2027–2028 year will open September 8.
Admissions Process
We know that picking your child's elementary school is one of the most significant decisions you'll make for them, and we're honored that you are considering Cascadia to be part of their story. At Cascadia, we believe education should be both exceptional and transparent—our all-inclusive tuition model means no surprise or extra fees throughout the year.
We look forward to getting to know your child's passions, personality, and learning needs so we can determine if Cascadia is a good fit for your family. Our application process is simple and is facilitated through the admissions platform Ravenna.
Schedule a Tour
Experience our campus firsthand. While tours are optional, many families find them helpful for understanding our educational approach and getting a sense of our community. Tours book quickly and are offered on a limited basis.
Submit Full Application
Complete your application on Ravenna ($75 fee — waived for financial aid families). We'll guide you through the specific requirements for your child's grade level.
Child + Family Interviews
In addition to your child's assessment, we interview families to ensure alignment with our educational philosophy. This mutual fit benefits both your child and our community.
Why Cascadia
Tuition
No surprise fees. Ever. While most independent schools list one tuition rate and then add costs throughout the year for core programs, Cascadia's tuition covers your complete annual investment.
$31,550
2027–2028 tuition, all-inclusive
All field trips — including overnight camps for 4th and 5th grade
Technology — a personal device for each student in 2nd grade and above
Materials — software, textbooks, and classroom supplies
Transportation fees — covered in full
Daily snack — provided every school day
Unlimited after school care — 3–6 PM, every day
Early Commitment: 25% deposit required at time of enrollment.
Regular Decision: 10% enrollment deposit required.
Sibling discount: 10% discount for older siblings while siblings are enrolled together.
Payment plans: 1, 2, or 10 installments available.
For any additional questions, please refer to our FAQ page.
After School Care & Enrichment
Included After School Care: Every day from 3–6 PM, we provide engaging childcare at no additional cost — structured and unstructured playtime, homework support, and staff-led activities that reinforce the day's learning in a relaxed, fun environment.
Optional Enrichment Classes: If you want to add specialized classes during aftercare, we offer rotating enrichment classes throughout the year, averaging $400 per term. Your tuition covers all the after-school care your family needs — enrichment classes are entirely optional.
| Day | Example Offerings |
|---|---|
| Monday | Chess Club |
| Tuesday | Math Exploration |
| Wednesday | Clay Creations |
| Thursday | Karate |
Affordability & Financial Aid
We believe exceptional elementary education should be available to families who share our values, regardless of financial circumstances.
A Cascadia education builds the foundation for lifelong learning, critical thinking, and community engagement — investments that benefit not just your child, but our entire school community. We use Clarity Financial Aid to determine a family’s level of financial need. We prioritize support for families earning approximately $125,000 or less (King County's median family income), though all families are encouraged to apply for assistance.
How it works: Create a Clarity account, begin your application and add Cascadia School to your student applicant entry. You can save your application and log out at any time and return later to complete it. There's a $65 fee to submit, which will be credited back to you if you enroll at Cascadia and are awarded aid.
New applicant deadline: December 14, 2026 for Early Commitment and February 8, 2027 for Regular Decision.
Current student deadline: December 14, 2026.
2027–2028 Key Application Dates
Early Commitment (limited seats offered) — for families who know Cascadia is their first choice.
Application deadline: December 14, 2026
Financial Aid Application deadline: December 14, 2026
All supplemental forms due: January 8, 2027
Decision notification: February 1, 2027
Enrollment commitment: February 5, 2027
Regular Decision
Application deadline: February 8, 2027
Financial Aid Application deadline: February 8, 2027
All supplemental forms due: February 26, 2027
Decision notification: March 8, 2027
Enrollment commitment: March 15, 2027
Early Commitment offers limited seats to ensure space remains for the broader pool of applicant families. Families not admitted through Early Commitment will be considered in our regular admissions process.
For any additional questions about dates or the waitpool process, please refer to our FAQ page.
Application Checklist
Our focus: we're looking for families whose values align with our educational approach rather than perfect test scores or transcripts.
All Families: Complete the Ravenna application ($75 fee — waived for financial aid families), family profile form, and parent statement. After the primary steps are complete, will reach out to schedule your student assessment and family interview.
Grades 1–4: Add teacher evaluation and school transcripts from the most recent semester and the previous year where possible. Kids applying to 3rd and 4th grade will be asked to provide a written response as part of the application forms, as well as complete a school shadowing day visit as part of their student assessment.
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Add teacher evaluation if your child attended preschool. No additional requirements if your child hasn't attended preschool or if records aren't available.
Start your child's next chapter
