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How to Apply

A student from The Meridian School shows his father his school projects in kindergarten. From PreK–5th grade, students present their work at the end of school.

At The Meridian School, we understand that finding the right school for your child is an important decision. Our admissions process is designed to be thoughtful, personal, and transparent. We are committed to understanding your aspirations for your child’s education and look forward to sharing more about our unique programs, culture, and mission.

We are still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Inquire today to learn more about the application process.

Students in The Meridian School's prekindergarten classroom play

Step one

Contact Admissions

Start your journey by inquiring! This lets our admissions team know you’re interested in The Meridian School and allows us to share more information about the admissions process. We look forward to learning more about your family and how Meridian can support your child’s educational journey.

Step TWO

Campus Tour

We believe in building strong relationships with our applicant families, and this begins with a guided tour with our Director of Enrollment. You’ll explore our campus, visit classrooms, and get a glimpse into a day in the life of a Meridian student. As part of the application process, applicant families will also meet one-on-one with the Director of Enrollment to ask questions, share more about their child, and learn how Meridian might be the right fit for their family.

The Meridian School campus within the historic Good Shepherd Center in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood.

Two Meridian School students present at an all school assembly at Meridian Playground by The Good Shepherd Center in Seattle, Washington.

Step THREE

Experience Meridian

Families are invited to join one of our optional information sessions, where you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of our academic programs, approach to learning, and school culture. These sessions include a Q&A with school leaders, parent ambassadors, and current students. Learning about Meridian through the lens of current parents is a wonderful way to gain deeper insights into our community. Simply contact the Meridian Admissions Team to connect with a member of our parent community.

Step FOUR

Apply

The Meridian School is a member of the Puget Sound Independent Schools (PSIS) admissions consortium. PSIS helps streamline the admissions process by coordinating application timelines, deadlines, and requirements across member schools.

PSIS member schools are moving to a new common application platform, Aryval Enroll, over the next few admission cycles. The Meridian School will transition on September 1, 2026. Families applying to multiple PSIS member schools may encounter multiple platforms during the 2026-2027 admission season. To learn more about what to expect while navigating multiple admissions platforms, please visit the PSIS website FAQs.

We encourage you to begin the application process early and reach out if you have any questions along the way. We are here to support you!

A student works on a project in The Meridian School's creativity lab with his grandparents

Student and teacher read together

Step FIVE

Student Visit

After submitting application materials, we require a student visit to help our team of teachers and learning specialists get to know your learner. Applicants will play, explore the classroom, work on a fun project, and experience our school environment. These visits are often with other applicant students on a scheduled visit day, but we are happy to accommodate your family’s schedule if needed. Registration for a student visit will become available after submitting an application.

A student showcases her project with joy at The Meridian School, a pre-k and k-5 independent school in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood.

Contact Admissions to Get Started

Get in touch with our Admissions team to kick off the admissions process with the Meridian School.