Swan School offers a creative, personalized, preschool through 6th grade program.
With low student to teacher ratios, we utilize a hands-on, project-based, interdisciplinary curriculum in our multi-age classrooms.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Swan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$11,004/yr
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Bonnie White
Application URL
School Notes
- Intimate, safe, and nurturing learning environment
- Experienced, innovative, enthusiastic, and accessible teachers
- Multiage classrooms
- Project-based interdisciplinary curriculum
- Low student-teacher ratios
- Personalized instruction
- Well-rounded music program
- In-depth art instruction
- Spanish beginning in Kindergarten
- A close-knit group of wonderful kids and involved families
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Swan School cost?
Swan School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What schools are Swan School often compared to?
Swan School is often viewed alongside schools like Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
What is Swan School's ranking?
Swan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Swan School?
The application deadline for Swan School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Swan School vs. Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Swan School is Jefferson Community School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School (5.7 miles away)
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Jefferson Community School![Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017]( "Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017")
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 7-12 | 16 students 1.2 miles 280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
1.2
7-12
16
Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-8 | 150 students 5.7 miles 111 Sunfield Ln
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-3658
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-3658
5.7
PK-8
150
Bible Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
Grades: 1-12 | 13 students 10.2 miles 1701 Harns Rd
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-6497
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-6497
10.2
1-12
13
Der Kinderhuis Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: NS-K | 96 students 13.5 miles 900 Se Dock St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 969-0282
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 969-0282
13.5
NS-K
96
Whidbey Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 1-8 | 10 students 13.5 miles 31830 Sr 20
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-1812
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-1812
13.5
1-8
10
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