Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what The Northwest School costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What The Northwest 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.
21% 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
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
The Northwest School is a co-ed boarding and day school in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, known for its progressive approach to education, arts focus, and global citizenship curriculum. One of the few boarding schools in urban Seattle.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at The Northwest School?
- At The Northwest School, boarding tuition is $62,000 per year and day tuition is $51,030 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does The Northwest School offer financial aid?
- Yes. 21% of students at The Northwest 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 The Northwest School serve?
- The Northwest School serves grades 6-12.
- Is The Northwest School a boarding or day school?
- The Northwest School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend The Northwest School?
- The Northwest School enrolls about 490 students.
- Where is The Northwest School located?
- The Northwest School is located in Seattle, Washington.