Admissions
Visit Annie Wright
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Annie Wright Schools are situated on ten acres overlooking Commencement Bay in the historic Old Town district of North Tacoma. -
Bamford Commons provide a beautiful space for outdoor play, gatherings and events. -
Klarsch Hall houses Upper School for Girls classrooms, the school dining hall and outdoor terrace. -
Traditional oak table and chairs and lots of natural light elevate lunchtime. -
Our free salad bar with vegetables, proteins and grains provides healthy and delicious options for our students. -
Students are provided ample space to take lunch outside together. -
Bike commuting is encouraged! -
From quiet reading nooks to state of the art audio/visual equipment, our two-story Library & Learning Commons is a place of inquiry, collaboration and inspiration. -
The integrated computer lab is a hub of research, coding, skills-based games and creativity. -
The Health Center is staffed full time with a registered nurse. -
Athletes of all ages and abilities exercise, play, practice and compete in our three gyms. -
Nurturing young athletes is one of many examples of opportunities to connect across divisions. -
Every Lower School student learns how to swim in our own 25-meter pool, opened in 2020. -
The indoor climbing walls provide an opportunity for all ages to develop climbing skill and strength. -
The all-weather James Memorial Field overlooking the Puget Sound was completed in 2017. -
Creativity is central to Annie Wright's mission, and beautiful spaces inspire students to create. -
The Kemper Theatre seats 350 patrons and provides a professional stage for students to hone their talent in acting, directing, technical theater and set design. -
Students of all ages enjoy acting, design and backstage opportunities to shine. -
Music practice rooms provide ample space for group and individual lessons. -
Raynor Chapel is an all-school gathering space for weekly chapel services and special events. -
Large classrooms with cozy spaces and beautiful learning toys are a hallmark of our Preschool. -
All students attend science class in one of our six science lab. -
Middle School classrooms are bright and comfortable. -
Upper School classrooms inspire inquiry and engagement. -
Skylights, open spaces and the IB Learner Profile characterize the top floor of the Upper School for Boys building. -
Upper School boys have plenty of flexible breakout spaces. -
The recently refurbished dorm rooms are spacious, bright and airy. -
The nurturing residential program provides a home away from home. -
Annie Wright's playground combines fun play structures with imaginative natural spaces and has the best view in town! -
Here in the Northwest, we are always ready for outdoor play.
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Jennifer Haley, Director of Institutional Advancement | 253.284.5411 | jennifer_haley@aw.org
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Joy Phelps, Lower & Middle School Admissions Director | 253.284.8602 | joy_phelps@aw.org
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Laura Bales, Upper School Admissions Director | 253.284.8601 | laura_bales@aw.org
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Maddy Mancuso, Admissions Associate | 253.284.8603 | maddy_mancuso@aw.org
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Founded in Tacoma, Washington, in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. Annie Wright Lower and Middle Schools offer coed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for girls and boys offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School.