Admission

Anytime between late August and mid-January you can inquire, schedule a group tour (there are many options throughout the fall and winter), and complete your application before the January 14, 2021 deadline. Starting the process early ensures a broader range of options for scheduling your assessment and interview dates.

Yes! Through annual fundraising and our $12 million endowment, we are able to provide financial support to accepted students whose families apply and qualify for aid. The average financial aid award in 2020/21 was $20,292. Financial aid awards do not need to be repaid. Please go to our Financial Aid page to learn more.

Yes, Pre-Kindergarten students must be four years old by September 1. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1.

In a typical school year, each grade level has two classes. Each of our two Pre-K classrooms typically has a range of 15-18 students, with a lead teacher and instructional assistant in each classroom and a third assistant providing additional support, connection, and consistency across both classrooms. Each of our two Kindergarten classrooms typically has a range of 18-20 students, with a lead teacher and instructional assistant in each classroom. Our student/teacher ratio across the school is approximately 7:1.

For more information about our Fall 2020 academic plans and small grade-level cohort groups, see our Fall 2020 Reopening page here.

Typically the school day begins at 8:15 am and ends at 3:00 pm for Pre-K through 2nd grade and 3:15 pm for 3rd through 5th grade. For families who need to drop off earlier or pick up later, our enriching Extended Day program is available on-site from 7-8:15 am and 3-6 pm. Learn more about Extended Day.

For the 2020-2021 school year, the daily schedule has shifted to allow for staggered arrival and dismissal times, and Extended Day is on hiatus due to COVID-19. For more information about changes to our program due to COVID-19, see our Fall 2020 Reopening page here.

Although our campus is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19, Epiphany School has a long history of parent and guardian involvement. All families automatically become members of the Epiphany Parent Council (EPC) and are encouraged to participate in a variety of ways. In a typical year there are myriad opportunities to get involved, from reading in the classroom to chaperoning a field trip to co-chairing our auction. We also invite families to share special traditions, holidays, and experiences with our students, whether leading a dissection in the science lab, helping kindergarteners make diyas for Diwali, volunteering as a grade level representative, or supporting one of the many events that take place in our community.

Epiphany School supports its family community with a dedicated sibling policy. Siblings of students currently enrolled at Epiphany School are given preference for admission consideration. Sibling applicants must adhere to the school’s age requirements as well as demonstrate academic and emotional readiness for admission.

We maintain a wait pool throughout the spring and summer of the admission year. Students who qualify for our program but are not admitted due to space are placed in our wait pool if requested by the parent(s)/guardian(s). If space becomes available, students may be called out of the wait pool.

Most Epiphany School graduates attend independent middle schools in the region; others choose to attend their local public school. Our comprehensive Middle School Placement program supports families and students throughout the middle school application process to ensure students maximize their choices and find the school that fits them best. Schools our students typically matriculate to include Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (SAAS), The Bush School, Lakeside School, The Northwest School, University Prep, Forest Ridge of the Sacred Heart, Lake Washington Girls Middle School, Seattle Girls' School, Eastside Preparatory School, Billings, and Overlake.

The school and the church are unaffiliated but enjoy a neighborly relationship. Epiphany School was started by the church in 1958 and became independent shortly thereafter. The church graciously provides space for our school performances, special meetings, and Fifth Grade graduation. Epiphany School is entirely independent and has no religious affiliations. We welcome students and families of all races, religions, and ethnic origins. Learn more about our history and see our Mission, Vision, Values, & Diversity statements.

Schools accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) are involved in an ongoing process that helps each school clarify and enact its vision, mission, and values to grow, develop, and deliver a high-quality educational experience.