Admissions
Overview
WHY BUSH?
Welcome to The Bush School! Thank you for considering Bush for your child. We look forward to the opportunity to work with your family as you look for the right home for your child to learn, grow, and thrive as a student. We take this responsibility seriously and are excited to be able to share with you information about our dynamic programs, committed faculty, and unique mission. Through the admissions process we hope you will explore, connect, and ask questions to learn more about our school. Take some time to explore our website, and I hope to see you and your family on campus in the months ahead.
Percy L. Abram
Head of School
The K-12 Experience
Students in the Driver’s Seat EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Students are active participants in their own education. Bush’s emphasis on experiential learning means students are collaborating with one another, engaging with the curriculum, and sharing their observations. Bush students not only gain a deep understanding of content but are empowered to apply their skills and knowledge in real-world situations while exploring and interacting with other perspectives and contexts. Bush students are empowered to Blaze Trails - to ask bold questions, think critically, and generate new ideas.
Advancing Intellectual Exploration and Achievement By WELCOMING VARIED PERSPECTIVES
At Bush, lessons, ideas, and instruction are crafted by diverse perspectives and experiences meant to stretch our students' view of the world. We believe in teaching students how to think, not what to think. Through perspective-sharing and concerted, holistic, ongoing efforts, we work to create a community of belonging that values every individual and every voice. Our curriculum reflects a commitment to providing our students with multiple perspectives and a range of world views that enliven and promote learning.
To Be a Blazer is to NURTURE AN OPEN MIND
There are many ways to learn and to lead. At Bush, we challenge our students to be agile thinkers, to think differently, and be willing to change their minds. With a spirit of open mindedness, Blazers listen to understand and think critically about their own opinions and other perspectives. With confidence and curiosity, being a Blazer is to take an explorative approach to learning, to become the thinkers, doers, and leaders who are willing to think critically, reflect, adjust their lens, and challenge what is known.
A Community Connected CULTIVATING COMMUNITY
Uniquely positioned as a K–12 school on one campus, Bush community members interact with a greater variety of perspectives and lived experiences on a daily basis. Students gain a deep understanding for their evolving and important roles within a community—from the youngest learners looking ahead to what’s next, to experienced intellectual explorers setting the standard for their younger peers.
Our Methow Campus CONNECTION TO PLACE
At Bush, we look to instill the importance of connection to the world around us. Our 20-acre Methow Campus is a home away from home for our community. The immersive experiences removed from the hustle and bustle of Seattle provides students opportunities to explore the interdependence between community, environment, and self.
Blazer Facts
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64%
K-5 Students Identify as Students of Color -
50+
Upper School Student-Led Clubs -
25+
Languages Spoken at Home -
25+
Middle School Student-Led Clubs -
10
Upper School Affinity Groups -
9
Family Affinity Groups (K-12) -
7
Middle and Upper School International Trips -
5
Middle School Affinity Groups -
4
Bus Routes Supporting 62 Different Zip Codes Represented in Our Student Body -
3
Lower School Family Dialogues Encouraging Conversation Around Community, Equity, and Inclusion
We are here for youYour Admissions Team
At Bush, we believe that students and families flourish when they are seen, valued, and heard. Relationship-building is central to the work we do in welcoming prospective families and students to learn more about our school and community. We are proud of our open and engaged community and hope you will take the next step and connect with a member of the admissions team to learn more.
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Fast FactsBush at a Glance
What Our Students Love About Being a Blazer
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Lily P. ’25
"Tech week and performance week during the performing arts shows is always memorable because the cast and crew come together in such a cool way. You spend a lot of time and very long days with the same people and grow really close, and it's so rewarding to collaborate on a final project." -
Cadence B. ’28
"I wanted to come to Bush because it seemed like a great balance of learning and having fun." -
Edwin L. ’33
"I like to go to the middle schoolers' plays. They are always funny." -
Heloise W. ’25
"I would say one of my most memorable Bush experiences is either my climbing class trip to the Methow or my internship I did for Cascades junior year. Both experiences are so unique, and I had such an individual experience while still growing as a member of the community." -
Lara B. ’35
"I learned how to read in kindergarten. I actually wasn’t that good at reading before school and now I love learning. All the teachers that I’ve had so far are really nice and helpful. And Bush is just very fun." -
Ligaya S. ’29
"My most memorable Bush experience was last year when me and my relay team beat the school record and made it to state. In that moment me and my relay team became a family and celebrated each other and our victory. That moment of jumping up and down and screaming in excitement will stay with me forever." -
Nate M. ’29
"Bush gives students a lot of options for what to do and I think that's really important especially in Middle School to test out what you like and go from there." -
Savannah S. ’33
"I think Bush is a nice community that helps many people fit in and tries to let everyone feel like they belong."
Blaze Your Own TrailConnect With Us
The Bush School is an independent, coeducational day school located in Seattle, WA enrolling 735 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities
3400 East Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98112 (206) 322-7978
The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admissions, or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment on the basis of age or marital status