Seattle, WA · 1–8
Last verified August 20, 2026
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242, 98103 · (206) 632-7154
Enrollment
201
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$37,020–$37,340
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Peter Berner-Hays
Interim Head of School
Peter Berner-Hays is the Interim Head of School, committed to knowing and appreciating every student. He aims to nurture self-aware, self-confident, and happy learners.
Curriculum & special classes
The Meridian School offers a student-centered program for PreK–5th Grade, emphasizing exploration, critical thinking, and a love for learning. It integrates strong academics with experiential learning, focusing on whole-child development, authentic belonging, and the joy of learning.
Financial aid
The school allocates 12% of its annual budget for tuition assistance, supporting 18% of its student body with an average annual award of $22,200. Awards range from 11% to 97% of tuition, and applications are processed through Clarity.
Before & after school care
Before school
Flexible childcare options are available before school through the Extended Day program.
After school
Flexible childcare options are available after school through the Extended Day program, which includes engaging, theme-based activities, special guests, and a wide range of after-school enrichment classes (e.g., Cross Country, Ultimate Frisbee, Music Makers, Skate Club, Chess Club, Sewing, Coding, Lego-Building, Arts & Crafts).
Cost
Full-time Extended Day is $5,580 per year. Intermittent Extended Day use is $37 per day. Extended Day and after-school enrichment classes are not covered by tuition. (Note: The tuition page lists $5,800 for full-time Extended Day and $38 per day for intermittent use for 2026-2027 school year, while the Extended Day page lists $5,580 and $37 per day. I will use the current one from the Extended Day page and note the discrepancy if it needs to be included, but for this JSON, I'll pick the most direct info from the 'Extended Day' page.)
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Admissions
The Meridian School's admissions process is designed to be thoughtful, personal, and transparent, aimed at understanding families' aspirations for their child's education. It involves inquiring, a campus tour, optional information sessions, applying through PSIS, and a student visit.
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Application fee
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What they ask for: Inquiry, campus tour, application (via Ravenna for 2026-2027 admissions, moving to Aryval Enroll on Sept 1, 2026), student visit. No educational evaluation/IQ testing is required.
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