Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Lakeside School costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Lakeside School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
30% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Daily transportation$1,500
About
Lakeside School is a coeducational 5-12 independent day school in north Seattle. Founded in 1919, Lakeside is known for a rigorous liberal-arts curriculum, a distinctive Global Service Learning program, and a long-standing early commitment to computing (its computer club famously included Bill Gates and Paul Allen).
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Lakeside School?
- At Lakeside School, day tuition is $52,000 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Lakeside School offer financial aid?
- Yes. 30% of students at Lakeside School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Lakeside School serve?
- Lakeside School serves grades 5-12.
- Is Lakeside School a boarding or day school?
- Lakeside School is a day school. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Lakeside School?
- Lakeside School enrolls about 850 students.
- Where is Lakeside School located?
- Lakeside School is located in Seattle, Washington.