Swan School

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:

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
Swan School Student 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).

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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

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The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,080 for elementary schools and $17,015 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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