The Evergreen School: Best Admissions Consulting for Asian American Families
Navigating a Shoreline school for gifted learners where 62% of students identify as students of color
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About the School
The Evergreen School Through the Lens of Asian American Families
The Evergreen School reports that 62% of its students identify as students of color, drawing families from 43 zip codes across the greater Seattle area, including many from the Eastside. Evergreen does not publish a more granular, current breakdown specific to Asian American students. Founded in 1963 as The Evergreen School for Gifted Children, Evergreen serves highly capable learners from Preschool through 8th Grade, with a stated mission built around intellectual curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility.
Fast Facts
Location
15201 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Type
Private, co-ed, day school, nonsectarian, Preschool–8th Grade, for highly capable learners
Enrollment
495–520 students; 62% identify as students of color (school-reported)
Geographic Reach
43 zip codes across the greater Seattle area, including the Eastside
Testing Required
Cognitive ability (IQ) assessment; ISEE or SSAT for Grades 5–7 applicants
Languages Offered
French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
Community & Admissions Snapshot
Students of Color (school-reported)
62% of the student body
Geographic Reach
43 zip codes across greater Seattle
Language Offerings
French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
Testing Required
Cognitive assessment for all; ISEE/SSAT for Grades 5–7
Summer Program
Open to the broader community, not limited to enrolled students
Because Evergreen doesn’t publish a specific Asian American enrollment percentage, families weighing fit should ask directly about current community representation during a visit.
Want a Full Picture?
For full admissions requirements and student life details that apply to every applicant, read our How to Get Into The Evergreen School.
What Sets the Evergreen Community & Admissions Apart
Evergreen distinguishes itself through a long-standing commitment to highly capable learners, supported by a mission that balances intellectual curiosity with social responsibility. The community is defined by its wide geographic reach, drawing families from 43 zip codes across the greater Seattle area, which fosters a diverse, regional student body.
Unlike many schools, Evergreen’s admissions process is anchored by cognitive ability assessments, ensuring a student population specifically suited to this gifted-learning environment. This creates a school culture deeply integrated with diverse language offerings like Mandarin Chinese and a focus on both academic rigor and community engagement.
Key Admissions Dates & Events
Applications Window Opens
September 15, 2026
Open House
October 17, 2026 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
PSIS All Schools Fair
October 18, 2026
Application Deadline
January 14, 2027
Middle School Visit Day
January 20 & 21, February 3, 2027
Admissions Decision Release
March 19, 2027
Contract & Deposit Due
March 26, 2027
What the Evergreen Application Requires
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01Student Essay
Submitted via Aryval Enroll, student short-answer responses and essays are completed by upper-grade applicants (Grades 5–7). Prompts focus on personal interests, academic passions, and alignment with Evergreen’s mission to serve highly capable learners. Essays must reflect the student’s authentic, original voice without AI or outside assistance.
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02Parent/Guardian Statement
Required for all applicants (Preschool through Grade 7), the Parent/Guardian Statement is completed via Aryval Enroll. It gives families space to share insights into their child’s unique strengths, learning style, and social-emotional development, demonstrating how family values align with Evergreen’s focus on gifted education.
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03Teacher Evaluation Form & Records Request Form
Delegated online via Aryval Enroll, forms are submitted directly by current educators. Preschool–Grade 3 requires one evaluation from the current homeroom teacher. Grades 4–7 require two: one from the current homeroom teacher and one from another current or prior-year teacher. A Records Request Form is also required for Grades 1–7 to release transcripts & academic records.
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04Standardized Test
The Evergreen School operates under a test-flexible policy for applicants to Grades 5–7. Families may submit results from any standardized test (such as MAP, ERB, or SBA) taken within the prior or current academic year. If no recent standardized testing is available, applicants must submit scores from either the ISEE or SSAT.
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05Cognitive Assessment
Required for Grades K–7 applicants, candidates submit a cognitive ability (IQ) assessment administered independently by a licensed psychologist. Scores typically place applicants at or above the 95th percentile. Testing is not required for Preschool or Pre-K.
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06Student Activities Form
Completed within Aryval Enroll for middle grades applicants (Grades 5–7), this form provides space for families and students to outline extracurricular commitments, creative endeavors, athletic participation, and community engagement.
How Cardinal Education Supports Asian American Families Applying to Evergreen
Cardinal Education has worked with Asian American families across the greater Seattle area, navigating Evergreen’s cognitive-assessment-based process and helping them ask informed questions about community fit during a visit. Our consultants also help families prepare for testing and build a complete, thoughtful application.
For the general Evergreen admissions timeline and requirements that apply to every applicant, explore our Expert Admissions Consulting for The Evergreen School.
“Evergreen understood our daughter’s giftedness in a way her previous school never did. Cardinal Education helped us prepare for the cognitive assessment and put together an application that reflected her genuine curiosity.”— Evergreen Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
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