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Bertschi School

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Seattle, WA · K–8

Last verified August 20, 2026

2227 10th Ave E, 98102 · (206) 442-6856

www.bertschi.org

Enrollment

220

Student:teacher

9:1

Published tuition

$40,060

Application fee

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-K2026-27pre-K through 5th grade$42,070
Elementary2026-27pre-K through 5th grade$42,070
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Head of school

Dr. Raymond Yu

Head of School

Dr. Raymond Yu was appointed head of school beginning in July 2022. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and a bachelor's degree in psychology, with over 30 years of experience in elementary education.

Curriculum & special classes

Bertschi School's strong curriculum integrates core academics with art, technology, science, dance, music, and drama. Its urban campus exhibits a commitment to sustainability and nature with living buildings designed to teach and demonstrate social responsibility.

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Financial aid

Bertschi School values socioeconomic diversity and strives to be accessible to the widest range of families, encouraging those for whom monthly tuition payments would be a hardship to apply. Over $1 million in need-based financial aid grants are awarded each year, with 20% of students receiving aid.

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

LEAP After-School Program (K-5 and Pre-K) is available.

Cost

LEAP After School Program: $6,250 for the entire school year (K-5); $5,160 for Pre-K only; or drop-in rate of $43 per day for all grades.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

For the application season starting Fall 2026, the school will transition to a new application platform. Interested families should fill out an inquiry form to be informed when the new platform is live. The process involves submitting an inquiry, visiting campus, and completing an application.

Apply by

January 14, 2027

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

Not listed

What they ask for: Inquiry form, campus visit (optional), application, required records, recommendations, and student visits (if space is available in child's grade level).

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