Thank you for considering The Perkins School!
Like many Seattle area independent schools, we use Ravenna to manage our application process and event sign-ups. Our application for the 2026-2027 school year will open in mid September.
Please reach out with any questions or if you are interested in an earlier enrollment. We are happy to help! (laura@theperkinsschool.org or 206-526-8217)
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.
Open House (optional)
Highly recommended! We offer two Parent Open Houses where teachers present information about their curriculum and approach to working with students, and share examples of a typical day at Perkins. Parents leave with a deep understanding of Perkins. Teachers, administrators, and several current Perkins parents also chat 1:1 with parents.
Open Houses are on Saturday mornings and are for adults only.
Campus Tour (optional)
Parents are invited to visit on a weekday morning to observe our teachers and students in action together. We’ll take you on a guided walk through our campus, with an opportunity to observe a variety of subjects and grade levels. Parents get a sense of the learning environment, the classroom community, and the relationship between students and faculty.
Campus Tours last 45-60 minutes and are for adults only.
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).
Student Visit (required)
Kindergarten - Kindergarten applicants will be invited to join us 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.
Questions? Please reach out! We are here to help.
Laura Townsend (laura@theperkinsschool.org), Kindergarten Admissions
Larissa Zubair (larissa@theperkinsschool.org), 1st-5th Grade Admissions
Angie Gianelli (angie@theperkinsschool.org), Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management