Fall 2027 & Midyear 2026–2027
Tradewinds accepts midyear starts, grades K–5, and is now taking applications for K–6 Fall 2027. Students continue with us through 8th grade. Kindergarteners are eligible at 4 years, 9 months on their first day. The application takes about 15 minutes, and a $100 fee completes it.
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Submit your application and fee to get started. From there we'll guide you through a cognitive assessment, a welcome chat with our founder and a meeting with our head of school, and a student discovery visit — then share our admission decision. You'll see exactly where things stand the whole way on your application status page.
Tuition for 2026–2027 is $36,000 per year— an investment in extraordinary teacher-to-scholar ratios, nationally recognized leadership, and a curriculum built for gifted minds. Tuition for 2027–2028 will be announced.
We believe every gifted child who would thrive here should have the chance to, regardless of family finances. Financial aid is available and never affects admission. To apply, create an account with School and Student Services (SSS) using partner code 201329.
Every applicant needs a current cognitive assessment before an admission decision. Families may submit the application before testing is complete. Our primary criterion is a Full-Scale IQ (or GAI) of 130 or above on the WISC-V (ages 6+) or WPPSI-IV (under 6). We review the full assessment profile, not only the overall IQ score. Contact us with questions about alternative admissions criteria.
Dr. Tolly Amaxopolous — WISC-V & WPPSI-IV with fast turnaround and detailed reporting. $400 special rate for Tradewinds families.
We'd love to talk through whether Tradewinds is the right fit for your family — before you apply.