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Redmond, WA · 8–12

Last verified August 20, 2026

20301 Ne 108th St., 98053 · (206) 851-4202

www.overlake.org

Enrollment

557

Student:teacher

8:1

Published tuition

$48,489

Application fee

$60

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Head of school

Gretchen Warner

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Gretchen Warner holds a B.S. from Virginia Tech and an M.A. from the University of Virginia.

Curriculum & special classes

The Overlake School offers a rigorous college preparatory program in the liberal arts tradition, championing students through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement and Honors courses, with a focus on experiential education, service learning, and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Project Week
Senior Projects
Outdoor Education
Idea Lab
Malone Scholars Program

Financial aid

The financial aid program provides access to deserving students, covering school-related costs such as tuition, books, laptop, lunch, Project Week, and transportation. Aid packages are based on family need, not merit or athletics.

Application fee: $60

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Admissions

The admissions process for Overlake School is designed to get to know the student while providing families opportunities to learn about the school. It involves an online application through Aryval, submission of various materials, and student interviews. Overlake focuses on a holistic review, emphasizing mission fit, character, and academic preparedness.

Apply by

January 14th (all materials due by 4:00 PM PST) for 2026-2027 academic year; Financial aid application due February 4th at 4:00 PM PST.

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$60

What they ask for: Initial application with $50 fee, Parent/Guardian Statement, student personal essay, Activities & Interest Form, standardized test score (any accepted from previous year), two teacher evaluations (grade-specific), report cards/transcripts (specific years/terms), and student interviews (group for grades 5-6, pairs for grade 9, optional for other grades).

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