Admissions Process

Thank you for considering The Perkins School! Like many Seattle area schools, we use Ravenna for our application forms and event sign-ups. Our application process for the 2026-2027 school year will open in Ravenna in September.

Interested in Fall 2025? Because our typical application season has now concluded, please email us or call 206-526-8217 if you are interested in joining our community for the 2025-2026 school year. We are happy to guide you on how to learn more about Perkins, and possible next steps for your family!

Step 1: Information Session (required)

Our Information Sessions are virtual, last about 90 minutes, and are a required part of our application process. They are your first step in learning about our community, our approach to learning, and what sets Perkins apart. Barry, our Head of School, will join us for a Q&A session. 

Step 2: Parent Campus Tour (optional)

We invite you to visit on a weekday morning to observe our teachers and students in action together. A member of our admissions team will take you on a guided walk through our campus, with an opportunity to observe a variety of subjects and grade levels. Our Campus Tours last 60 minutes and are for adults only. 

Step 3: Parent Open House - Highly Recommended (optional)

We offer two Open Houses where teachers present information about their curriculum and approach to working with students, and share examples of a typical day at Perkins. Teachers, administrators, and several current Perkins parents are also happy to chat 1:1 with parents. Open Houses are for adults only.

Step 4: Parent Meeting (required)

After submitting your application, you’ll meet with a member of our admissions team. This informal conversation is an opportunity for you to ask general questions and ones more specific to your child - and to share your goals for your child’s education. Meetings last approximately 45 minutes and can take place in person or via Zoom (your choice).

Step 5: Student Visit (required)

Kindergarten - Kindergarten applicants will be invited to join us in small groups on March 7, 2026 to participate in a variety of engaging activities led by our Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers.

1st - 5th Grades - Older students typically visit us in February during school hours. These visits are an opportunity for applicants to experience a day in the life of a Perkins student.

Step 6: Coffee With Perkins Parents (optional)

After submitting your application, you will be invited to join one of several Coffee Chats with a few Perkins parents. This is an opportunity to ask current parents about their child’s experience at Perkins.

Questions? Please reach out! We are here to help.

Angie Gianelli- Director of Admissions

Larissa Zubair - Assistant Director of Admissions

Laura Townsend - Admissions Associate