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The Bush School tuition & admissions

Seattle, WAGrades K–12Day, coedbush.edu

Tuition 2026-27

$50,800

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 14

2027

Students

715

9 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
K-5$41,835
6-8$48,545
9-12$50,800

Financial aid: $5,770,801 to 164 students (about $35,188 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades—
Admission test, grades K-4No test
Admission test, grades 5-12ISEE or SSAT
Interview—
Apply throughAryval Enroll
Application fee$70
DeadlineJanuary 14, 2027
Decisions releasedFebruary 19, 2027
College results, class of 2027
Seniors76
Go to a 4-year college100%
SAT (middle 50%)—
ACT (middle 50%)—
AP coursesNone (own advanced courses)
AP exams scored 3+—
National Merit semifinalists—
School facts
Students715
Teachers (full-time equivalent)77
Students per teacher9.3
School days per year176
Endowment$31,681,791 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$41,257,378 (2024)
Head of school pay$596,866
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    The Bush School FAQ
    How much is The Bush School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at The Bush School is $41,835 for grades K-5; $48,545 for grades 6-8; $50,800 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
    Does The Bush School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    It depends on the grade: no test for grades K-4; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 5-12.
    When is the The Bush School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 14, 2027, and decisions are released February 19, 2027. Families apply through Aryval Enroll.
    Does The Bush School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Bush School reported $5,770,801 in financial aid to 164 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Bush School?
    The Bush School enrolls 715 students in grades K–12, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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