Admissions
Charles Wright Academy Admissions
Unlock your Potential at Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy is the only independent, coeducational preschool-12th grade private school serving the South Sound community. CWA students come from various previous educational experiences (public/private/home-schooled) and represent diverse ethnic, socio-economic, gender, religious, and cultural backgrounds. We champion belonging and pursue active, joyful learning alongside exceptional and committed teachers and an inclusive and diverse community built on our core values of excellence, integrity, compassion, respect, and perseverance.
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Charles Wright Academy is situated on a beautiful 107-acre campus surrounded by woods, our school provides a safe and inviting environment that aligns with our mission: to inspire active joyful learning while nurturing and challenging students to develop the character, creativity, and skills necessary to navigate the future confidently.
We are excited to get to know you! You’re invited to tour our campus and explore our state-of-the-art facilities, or attend one of our virtual events and hear from our esteemed faculty and talented students. Come see for yourself how hands-on, experiential education inspires learning that sticks.
Ready to take the next step? Learn more about the application process and important deadlines.
A Coed Independent preschool-12th grade private school in Tacoma, WA
Applications for Beginning School are closed for the 2023-2024 school year.
However, we are still accepting applications for the fall 2023 term on a rolling basis in grades with openings.
If you have any inquiries about availability in particular grades, please contact our Admission Office at (253) 620-8373.
Students join Charles Wright Academy at various ages, and we support them at every stage of their educational journey. Since 1957, our school has been committed to delivering an engaging and dynamic program that fosters genuine relationships and a shared passion for learning among students and faculty. Through hands-on work, exploration, collaboration, and the pursuit of individual passions, our students discover their potential and strive to fulfill it.
We invite you to experience Charles Wright Academy firsthand through an in-person or virtual visit. Spending time with the individuals who bring our school to life is the best way to understand our unique culture. We want you to get to know us.
As you navigate the admission process, we encourage you to utilize our website as a valuable resource. It provides information on upcoming virtual events, step-by-step guidance on our private school’s application process, details about financial aid, and much more. Our admission team can assist you anytime, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We strive to make each family’s admission experience personal, informative, and meaningful. It is an honor that you are considering Charles Wright Academy, and we eagerly await the opportunity to learn more about your family.




The Admissions Team

