Eton School Admissions Consulting
A Montessori-Accredited Independent Day School for Ages 3 Through Grade 8 in Bellevue, Washington
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About Eton School
Eton School is a Montessori-accredited independent day school in Bellevue, Washington, serving students from Age 3 through Grade 8. Founded in 1978, Eton is accredited by both the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). The school describes its mission as educating the whole child to inspire creative, confident thinkers with an enduring passion for learning. Eton is Age 3 through Grade 8 “on purpose,” a deliberate choice to end at 8th grade so students spend their final years as campus mentors and leaders rather than simply preparing for one specific high school. Classrooms are mixed-grade through Grade 3, then transition to single-grade classrooms in Upper Elementary and Middle School.
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Fast Facts
Location
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue, WA 98008
Type
Private, Independent, Montessori, Coed Day School
Grades
Age 3–Kindergarten (Pre-Elementary), Grades 1–3 (Lower Elementary), Grades 4–5 (Upper Elementary), Grades 6–8 (Middle School)
Enrollment
approximately 318 students (Niche)
Priority Application Deadline
February 2, 2026, for the 2026-27 cycle (rolling admissions accepted after, space permitting)
Beyond the Numbers
Student-Teacher Ratio
approximately 11:1 (Niche)
Accreditation
American Montessori Society (AMS); Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)
Sports Offered
Running Club, Snow Sports (Alpine Skiing), Ultimate Frisbee
Enrichment Specialists
Environmental (Earth) Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Spanish, Library and Information Science, STEAM
Signature Middle School Experience
8th graders take part in a Salish Sea sailing voyage as part of their outdoor education
For a complete, step-by-step breakdown of the admissions process and student life for Asian Americans, see our dedicated guide for Asian American families targeting Eton School.
Eton School’s Admissions Calendar and Events
Age 3–K: Application Due
February 2, 2026
Age 3–K: Teacher Questionnaire Due
February 22, 2026
Age 3–K: Decision Released
February 27, 2026
Age 3–K: Response Due
March 15, 2026
Grades 1–8: Application Due
February 2, 2026
Grades 1–8: Questionnaire & Records Due
March 15, 2026
Grades 1–8: Decision Released
March 20, 2026
Grades 1–8: Response Due
March 27, 2026
Fall Open House
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (all families welcome)
Winter Open House
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (all families welcome)
School-Day Campus Tours
Scheduled separately by division (Pre-Elementary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary/Middle School)
Virtual Interactive Campus Tour
Available anytime online — self-guided option for families who can’t visit in person
“Connect with a Parent” Program
By request — ambassador program pairing prospective families with current Eton parents
Rolling admissions are accepted after the priority deadline, space permitting.
What Makes Eton’s Admissions Process Unique?
Eton does not require or accept any standardized test at any grade level, from Age 3 through Grade 8. Instead, the entire evaluation rests on a Teacher Questionnaire from the applicant’s current teacher, two years of school records (for Grades 1-8 applicants), and an age-appropriate interview or visit. Younger applicants and their families complete a Family Interview, while Upper Elementary and Middle School applicants add a Student Visit Day alongside the Parent/Guardian Interview. Because there’s no test score anywhere in the file, the teacher questionnaire and the family’s own presentation carry unusually direct weight.
Top Tips for Applying
- Since Eton requires no standardized testing at any grade, focus your preparation entirely on the teacher questionnaire and the family interview or student visit day.
- Register for a Fall or Winter Open House, or a school-day campus tour, before finalizing your application materials.
- For Grades 1-8 applicants, request two years of school records and the Teacher Questionnaire well ahead of the March 15 checklist deadline.
Best Practices for Families
- Confirm which timeline applies to your family: Age 3-Kindergarten and Grades 1-8 have different checklist and decision dates despite sharing the same February 2 application deadline.
- Take a campus tour before your interview so you can speak specifically about what you observed, not just what you read online.
- For Middle School (Grades 6-8) applicants, ask directly about the transition from mixed-grade to single-grade classrooms, since it’s a genuine shift in daily structure.
What the Eton School Application Requires
To apply to Eton, you will need to submit the following:
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01Testing Policy
Eton School does not require or accept standardized testing at any grade level. Evaluation is based entirely on the Teacher Questionnaire, school records, and an age-appropriate interview or assessment.
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02Recommendations
Eton requires a Teacher Questionnaire Form completed by the applicant’s current teacher.
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03Transcripts
Grades 1-8 applicants submit School Records, two years of report cards from their current school.
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04Interviews
Eton conducts a Family Interview for Pre-Elementary and Lower Elementary applicants. Upper Elementary and Middle School applicants add a Parent/Guardian Interview along with a Student Visit Day.
Ready to Start Your Eton School Application?
Because Eton evaluates families entirely through the teacher questionnaire, school records, and an interview or visit day, rather than any standardized test, the strength of an application often comes down to how well a family understands and can speak to Eton’s specific Montessori model.
Cardinal Education’s consultants help families choose the right teacher to complete the questionnaire, prepare thoughtfully for the family interview or student visit day, and put together a complete, well-timed application. See our Private School Admissions Consulting page for the full picture.
“The Middle School transition was stressful, but Cardinal’s guidance on the parent statement, interview prep, and overall application helped us make it. Our daughter is now at Eton!”— Sarah M., Seattle Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
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