Your Guide to Puget Sound Independent Schools
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“Can you see your child being successful at this school?” That’s the number one question families should ask themselves when looking at schools. After all, most parents’ main goal in choosing a new school is to ensure a well-rounded education and a creative, nurturing environment for learning and growth. Independent schools are more than happy to give you a tour, invite you to an open house to meet their teachers and students, and share with you the things they do well. Each school will work with your family to get to know your child during the application process. You’ll ask questions, you’ll answer questions, and the schools will engage with your child in a way that helps him or her feel comfortable so that everyone can get to know each other. And you’ll feel it —the sense of what each of the schools are about. Even though they’re all independent, they’re all different as well.
Billings Middle School................. 5 Bright Water Waldorf School..... 6 The Bush School........................... 7 The Downtown School................ 8 Epiphany School.......................... 9 The Evergreen School............... 10 French American School of Puget Sound........................... 1 1 French Immersion School of Washington.............................12 Giddens School...........................13 Hamlin Robinson School........... 14 Harbor School..............................15 Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle............. 16 KapKa Cooperative School........17 The Lake and Park School.........18 Lake Washington Girls Middle School............................. 19 The Little School........................20 The Meridian School...................21 The Northwest School...............22 Open Window School................23 The Overlake School..................24 Seattle Academy........................25
Seattle’sChild „ Find us online at seattleschild.com Our goal is for families to have an increased awareness of the 40+ independent school options in the Puget Sound region. All members of this collaborative are affiliated with the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). Through our website, school fairs, and efforts to streamline the application process, we hope to increase student access to independent school education in this area.
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Seattle Country Day School..................................26 Seattle Girls’ School.................. 27 Seattle Jewish Community School.....................28 Seattle School for Boys.............29 Soundview School......................30 Spruce Street School..................31 St. Monica Catholic School.......32 St. Thomas School..................... 33 University Child Development School.................34 University Cooperative School..........................................35 The Valley School.......................36 Villa Academy............................. 37 PSIS at a glance..........................38 Seattle’s Child
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Annie Wright Schools Address: 827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403 Phone: (253) 272-2216 Website: www.aw.org Serving grades: Preschool (age 3+) to Grade 12
About our school: Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. Annie Wright Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division. We offer rich, thoughtful and internationally-recognized programs that welcome students from around the world.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Middle School Journeys (trips!)
• Small class size
• Academics, arts and athletics — you can do it all here!
• International Baccalaureate (start college with credits earned from IB courses)
• Study abroad opportunities in our two Upper Schools
• Safe and nurturing environment
Meet with us! Virtual Previews: October 22, November 11, December 10, January 22 & April 23 Scholar Search: Students applying for Grades 9-11 are invited to attend Scholar Search. February 5 for girls, February 6 for boys Seattle’s Child
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Elementary school
Bertschi School Address: 2227 Tenth Avenue East, Seattle, WA Website: www.bertschi.org Phone: (206) 324-5476 Email: info@bertschi.org Serving grades: PK– 5
About our school: Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community. But this is not just our mission, it’s also how Bertschi operates every day. It’s what we call the Bertschi Way, and it’s what visitors experience as soon as they walk through the doors. Bertschi students are taught to know who they are, who their fellow students are, and the impact and influence they have on their community. Staff, teachers, parents, and students work together to establish an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful. Bertschi School is a learning experience to last a lifetime.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• A joyful place to play and learn, using imagination to explore new ideas
• A partnership grounded in shared values and goals
• A community of adults and kids who support each other and learn together
• An open and active learning environment where parents play an integral role
• An inquiry-based curriculum that celebrates diverse perspectives and risk-taking
• Curriculum that balances academics with social/emotional learning
Visit our open house! Tuesday, November 10, 6:30–8pm
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Billings Middle School New address: 12351 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Website: www.billingsmiddleschool.org Phone: (206) 547-4614 Email: admissions@billingsmiddleschool.org Serving grades: 6 – 8
About our school: Billings Middle School is a dynamic academic community designed to stretch, support, and inspire early adolescent learners. At Billings, each student develops a rigor of intellect and creativity, powerful ways to communicate and collaborate, confidence and self-knowing, and an openness to the possibilities of new information and systems of thought. Billings is known for a strong commitment to social justice, a oneof-a-kind expeditionary program that is integrated into the curriculum, an incredible teaching staff, and a hands-on project-based approach to learning. At Billings, we believe that middle school should be a place where all kids can thrive.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Hands-on project-based learning that allows them to dive deep into their passions
• Small class sizes where every student gets the attention they need for their best learning
• Exploring outside of the classroom with their teachers on overnight trips, field trips, and mini excursions
• Incredible teaching staff to inspire every child • Differentiation in every subject to support, stretch, and challenge a wide range of learners
• An amazing community of students, faculty, and staff who will see, know, understand, and celebrate them
Visit us! To register for a one-on-one tour of campus or our virtual Open House, email admissions@ billingsmiddleschool.org or visit our website. Seattle’s Child
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Bright Water Waldorf School Address: 1501 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Website: brightwaterwaldorf.org Phone: (206) 624-6176 Email: info@brightwaterwaldorf.org Serving grades: Preschool through 8th grade
About our school: BWWS is located in the historic Capitol Hill district of Seattle. We serve students from preschool through 8th grade. BWWS’ strong academic program balances the arts, humanities, sciences, and mathematics, fostering a love for learning. Bright Water Waldorf School offers an experiential curriculum designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity and compassion through humanity-focused lessons in an accepting community.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• “It’s like a warm hug”
• “Warm, welcoming community”
• “Everyone is my friend”
• “Talented, loving, teachers”
• “My teachers really know me”
• “Incredible outdoor program”
Join us for a virtual event! Window Into Waldorf: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 Open House: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 Open House: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 6
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High school
The Bush School Address: 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98112 Website: www.bush.edu Phone: (206) 326-7736 Email: admissions@bush.edu Serving grades: Kindergarten to Grade 12
About our school: Established in 1924, The Bush School is the oldest independent co-educational K–12 school in Seattle. Bush is a leader in progressive education, providing a challenging academic program combined with experiential learning opportunities. In the Lower School, social and emotional learning is integrated with academic growth through skill-building, imagination, play, and inquiry. Middle School builds on the foundation of joyful learning in the Lower School by challenging students to discover their strengths, grow through supported risk-taking, and turn their ideas into reality. In the Upper School, students develop skills as independent thinkers and collaborative learners on the path to creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• 7 art studio spaces offering 15 different art electives each year, including ceramics, fire arts, jewelry and metal working, and fiber arts.
• 1 K-12 community comprised of 694 talented students representing diverse identities and stories.
• 3 facility/therapy dogs Vikki, Starsky, and Yoshi who are a part of campus life.
• $4 million in need-based financial aid providing tuition assistance to 161 students.
• 20+ acre Bush Methow Campus in Mazama, WA designed for retreats, science research, wilderness trips, and place-based learning.
• 100+ remarkable and inspired teachers invested in building a positive school-home partnership to support your child.
Visit our school! Check out bush.edu/admissions to take a virtual campus tour and register for an admissions event.
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The Downtown School Address: 160 John St., Seattle, WA 98109 Website: www.downtownschoolseattle.org Phone: (206) 717-2849 Email: admissions@downtownschoolseattle.org Serving grades: 9 –12
About our school: Located near Seattle Center, The Downtown School offers a rigorous high-school education featuring the City as Lab; grade-level, three-week intensive classes at the beginning and end of each year; student internships; and select coursework through Global Online Academy. With a flexible school day beginning at 9 am and ending at 2:15 pm, The Downtown School allows students time to pursue athletics, arts, music, volunteering, and other activities outside of school. With a tuition half that of many area independent high schools, The Downtown School offers a more financially and geographically accessible high school option for more families.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Trust, freedom, and support to define your school and your own learning experience
• Students can truly be their authentic selves within a diverse, rigorous, and caring environment
• Applied, cross-curricular, experiential nature of coursework that connects with area businesses, non-profits and organizations
• Parents and guardians play an active role in the creation and curation of school culture and City-as-Lab experiences
• The passion and caring of expert teachers
• Students receive individualized attention and support in a creative and demanding curriculum
Visit a virtual open house See downtownschoolseattle.org/ admissions for specific dates for virtual school events this fall. 8
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Epiphany School Address: 3611 East Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.epiphanyschool.org Phone: (206) 323-9011 Email: admissions@epiphanyschool.org Serving grades: Pre-K through 5th Grade
About our school: An independent, non-parochial school serving students from Pre-K to 5th grade, Epiphany School is known for excellent academics, strong socialemotional learning, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere in which every child is truly known. Our talented faculty weave the school’s core values of respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness into every grade, helping every student grow in character, independence, confidence and leadership. Our Mission: Epiphany School challenges and supports all students to become confident, curious, and courageous learners through innovative teaching in a caring and inclusive environment.
What kids will love:
What What parents parents will will love: love:
• The BEST teachers and friends!
• On-campus learning in the 2020-2021 school year (with a live remote learning option)
• Beautiful, safe campus with lots of time to learn, play, and run outside • A unique school culture and supportive learning community encourages students to stretch, take risks, embrace challenges, and discover a lifelong joy for learning
• A rich academic curriculum seamlessly integrated with social-emotional learning helps students grow essential strengths, skills, and knowledge • Robust opportunities for parent involvement and volunteering
Visit our virtual admissions hub for campus tours, videos, virtual open house info, weekly Q&A sessions, and more! epiphanyschool.org/virtual-hub Seattle’s Child
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Elementary school
Gifted or special needs school
The Evergreen School Address: 15201 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 Website: evergreenschool.org Phone: (206) 957-1523 Email: admission@evergreenschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – Grade 8
About our school: Evergreen is a place for curious, highly capable students who delight in exploring further. Teachers emphasize depth over speed and promote learning from setbacks and successes alike. Our program thoroughly integrates challenging academics with social and emotional learning and a proactive commitment to diversity and inclusion at every grade level. Students cultivate courage, creativity and empathy as they work to address real-world challenges through hands-on projects that impact our local and global community.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Our “BIG Lab” Makerspace: Ideal for building, designing and tinkering at every grade level
• Seamlessly integrated social-emotional learning, inclusiveness, and challenging academics
• You can express and explore ideas in an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment
• Our graduates are joyful, inquisitive learners, dedicated to serving their local and global communities
• Capstone 8th Grade Global Studies Trip
Visit a Virtual Open House Primary Division: October 24, 2020, 10 am to noon Upper Division: November 12, 2020, 6:30 to 8 pm 10
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French American School of Puget Sound Address: 3795 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Website: www.fasps.org Phone: (206) 275-3533 Email: admissions@fasps.org Serving grades/ages: 24 months through Grade 8
About our school: The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) inspires the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural world. Students thrive in a strong academic program that combines the best philosophies of both the French and American educational systems. The FASPS educational program provides students fluency in two languages and cultures and enriches young lives by offering differing perspectives and international experiences. Our internationally recognized and rigorous program inspires a lifelong love of learning, which children carry with them long after their years at FASPS.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Small classes
“Not only is my child flourishing in the bilingual program, but I love the lively, engaged community of parents and faculty from all over the world!” — FASPS Parent
• Diverse, international student body • Challenging bilingual program
Meet with us! To sign up for a tour or virtual discussion, visit our website.
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Elementary school
French Immersion School of Washington Address: 4211 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 Website: www.fisw.org Phone: (425) 653-3970 Email: admissions@fisw.org Serving grades: Preschool (age 2 ½) through 5th grade
About our school: The French Immersion School of Washington offers students ages 2½ through 5th grade an excellent bilingual education in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity. FISW students benefit from an inquiry-based, bilingual, and multicultural education. The value of the innovative and dynamic curriculum goes well beyond learning languages.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Passionate, caring teachers create a welcoming environment where students love to learn
• Bilingual immersion model. Students spend 70% of learning time in French and develop a strong foundation in both languages
• Curriculum developed around students’ natural curiosity. Students discover, explore, question in-depth, seek answers and solve problems • Field trips, hands-on exploration, sports from swimming to sailing, 5th grade trip to France
• Vibrant, multicultural environment. Students’ bilingual and bicultural experiences make them naturally open to new perspectives and ideas • Active, inquiry-based curriculum develops children’s love of learning
Visit an open house! November 13, December 5, January 14, February 5. Virtual tours by appointment. 12
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Giddens School Address: 2120 21st Avenue South, Seattle, 98144 Website: www.giddensschool.org Phone: (206) 324-4847 Email: admissions@giddensschool.org Serving grades: Preschool– 5th Grade
About our school: Giddens School fosters young people who value difference and embrace diversity, think critically about the world around them, and possess both the knowledge and passion to work for progress. At Giddens, our faculty make this ambitious vision of education come to life each day in every classroom. We do this by knowing each and every student. We engage students in academic opportunities that support them to reach toward their potential and to develop a deep understanding of each subject matter. We integrate those opportunities with questions of justice while attending to each individual student’s social and emotional needs and strengths.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Learning to think like scientists, like mathematicians, like writers, and like artists
• Teachers who know students socially, emotionally and intellectually
• A community that emphasizes kind-heartedness and understanding, where students are cared for and supported in their development
• Students engaged in rich content learning that is rigorous and deep
• Learning to know themselves, to understand their own perspectives, and to respect the perspectives of others
• Students who develop the knowledge and skills to embrace the world we know and reach toward the world we hope for
Join us for our Virtual Open House! Saturday, November 14 For more information, visit: giddensschool.org/openhouse Seattle’s Child
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Middle school
Gifted or special needs school
Hamlin Robinson School Address: 1701 20th Ave S., Seattle, WA Website: www.hamlinrobinson.org Phone: (206) 763-1167 Email: jruger@hamlinrobinson.org Serving grades: 1st – 8th
About our school: Hamlin Robinson School is an independent school located in Seattle, offering a specialized program for students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences. We provide a multi-sensory language approach, a robust academic curriculum, and a positive, nurturing learning environment.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Being confident, successful learners in the classroom
• Deep commitment to our core values: Respect, Responsibility, Purpose, and Perseverance
• A variety of specialized classes to explore their interests, including music, art, media arts, technology, drama, P.E., and more • Enriching experiences that supplement learning
• Dedicated faculty with deep understanding and passion for teaching students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences • Year-round parent education opportunities
Virtual Tours Available! Please contact Nikki Kurtz, nkurtz@hamlinrobinson.org, to schedule.
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Middle school
Harbor School Address: 15920 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon WA 98070 Website: www.harborschool.org Phone: (206) 567-5955 Email: admissions@harborschool.org Serving grades: K–8
About our school: Our mission: Inspiring young scholars to contribute their wisdom, compassion and personal best in the classroom, the community, and the world. Our students are learners who engage actively with each other and with their teachers. They ask questions, they challenge answers, they communicate in both English and Spanish, they present their learning in diverse ways, they reflect, they contribute, and they laugh. When you visit our school, you will feel the passion and commitment that our students bring to their learning on a daily basis. You will feel inspired by the sense of community and the love of learning that a Harbor School education nurtures in everyone.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Travel study: Students venture outside the classroom to connect academic lessons with life experiences, cultivating lasting bonds.
• Small class size: Small classes mean all students receive individual attention.
• Thematic units: We deeply immerse our students in subject-integrated thematic units that foster stronger connections between concepts. • Our faculty know children beyond a single year allowing them to truly understand each student.
• Service learning: Service to our community and our environment is part of school life. • Cornerstone values: Accountability, Compassion, Integrity, Personal Best, Respect and Responsibility help us celebrate all that is good about community and togetherness.
Get more information Visit our website to schedule a tour
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Middle school
Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle Address: 15749 NE 4th Street, Seattle, WA Website: jds.org Phone: (425) 460-0260 Email: admissions@jds.org Serving grades: Early Childhood to Grade 8
About our school: Offering in-person and remote learning for students of all backgrounds in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our inquiry-based program fosters critical thinking, problem solving, confidence, collaboration, leadership, innovation and more – all in a global learning environment. JDS takes students further, teaching them to think more deeply, approach problems with a critical eye, and produce original work. Challenging academics are enriched with Jewish studies and multiple languages, providing a launching point for students to explore universal values, personal identity, and diverse cultures. JDS students become confident and compassionate upstanders who are empowered to make a difference in the world.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Our 7-acre campus includes a large playfield, STEM Lab and state of the art Athletic Center.
• Our “California” style building with all outdoor hallways and classrooms that open onto the field or courtyard. Covered outdoor spaces for learning, eating, socializing, and playing.
• Weekly art, music and PE in Elementary and marimba, yoga, and yearbook in Middle School. • Project-based learning for hands-on exploration and field experiences in social studies and the sciences.
• Consecutive years with a team of teachers to facilitate academic extension, socialemotional success, and parent partnership. • Values-based learning, an international close-knit community, and multiple languages.
Visit us! At JDS, our house is always open! We offer virtual personalized tours by appointment. Contact admissions at admissions@jds.org to arrange your visit today. 16
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KapKa Cooperative School Address: 510 N 49th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Website: www.kapkaschool.org Phone: (206) 522-0350 Email: registrar@kapkaschool.org Serving grades: K –5
About our school: KapKa Cooperative School, established in 1989, is conveniently located on Phinney Ridge. With approximately 60 students enrolled across K-5, KapKa’s population is small compared to other Seattle private schools. KapKa’s inclusive, experiential learning environment, built on evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL), trust in our teachers, and the school’s cooperative educational model - which allows parents to share in the learning experience - sets our school apart from more traditional educational options.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Emergent curriculum incorporates student interests, enabling children to be fully engaged and invested in learning
• Nimble, accessible staff and teachers who respond quickly and intelligently to challenges
• Frequent outdoor activity and movement along with access to 90+ acres of wooded parkland • Strong community traditions that include feasts, outings and a weekend at Camp Orkila
• Multi-age cooperative learning environment allows children to learn with and from one another and the adults in their community • Warm, welcoming and engaged parent community with regular parent-oriented events including fun socials and topical parent education
Visit our Open House! Saturday, December 5, 10am to noon To RSVP, email registrar@kapkaschool.org Seattle’s Child
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Elementary school
The Lake and Park School Address: 3201 Hunter Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98144 Website: lakeandparkschool.org Phone: (206) 721-3480 Email: admissions@lakeandparkschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – 5th Grade
About our school: The Lake and Park School provides an environment in which the elementary child’s authentic sense of self is realized through the collaborative partnership of teacher and child. Our approach to the elementary grades puts basic skills within a meaningful context of intellectual breadth and depth supported by out-in-the-field explorations. A sky’s-the-limit thematic curriculum makes room for topics near and far and enriches the daily experience. The arts and sciences are an integral part of all we do.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Field-based exploration
• Currently open for daily in-person learning preschool–fifth grade
• Sharing ideas using a variety of artistic media • Having an authentic voice in our school • Engaging every day in real learning by real doing • Being known by every teacher in the school
• Multi-age classrooms which target each child’s individual needs • In-house learning support • Comprehensive support for parents and fifth graders as they apply to Middle School • Affordable tuition
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Lake Washington Girls Middle School Address: 2100 S Walker St, Seattle, WA 98144 Website: www.lwgms.org Phone: (206) 709-3800 Email: admissions@lwgms.org Serving grades: 6–8
About our school: Whether they are learning remotely or are on campus in large or small groups, LWGMS students are fully immersed in our school’s innovative and holistic approach to educating girls — fostering academic excellence, creative confidence, positive risk-taking, and the development of individual talents. Our program is designed to support students’ engagement in academic rigor; to balance structure and flexibility and bolster social-emotional learning; to connect them with teachers and one another in community; and to offer students and families predictability within the context of this unpredictable pandemic. LWGMS empowers girls to be strong in mind, body, and voice.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• The L-Dub sisterhood is strong and continues well after students graduate.
• A leader in Seattle’s educational landscape, LWGMS focuses on the intersection of highquality academics, students’ social and emotional well-being and health, and social justice.
• L-Dub fosters strong relationships between teachers and students. • L-Dub offers students many public speaking and performance opportunities.
• LWGMS serves a diverse range of students while offering robust financial aid and small class sizes. • LWGMS empowers girls to be strong in mind, body, and voice.
Virtual Open House Wednesday, November 18, 6pm Hear from students, “experience” our new campus, and join breakout rooms to learn about our programs from each department’s teachers. Visit lwgms.org/openhouse to make your reservation for the event (required). Seattle’s Child
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Elementary school
The Little School Address: 2812 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Website: thelittleschool.org/explore Phone: (425) 827-8708 Email: reganw@thelittleschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – 5th grade
About our school: At The Little School, we believe in the importance of nurturing each child’s curiosity for discovery and exploration, helping children learn about their world with a focus on collaboration and stewardship. Students are known by our whole community, allowing them to develop strong relationships with adults and peers. Our classrooms extend into the outdoors on our wooded 12.5-acre campus offering a blended indoor/outdoor education that inspires children to be passionate life-longer learners. We invite you to tour The Little School today and see why we have been a leader in progressive education for over 60 years!
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Encouraging creativity, learning and play in our 12.5-acres of woods
• Balanced social-emotional and academic growth that develops the whole child
• Dynamic and responsive program that engages their curiosity
• Inquiry-based and curiosity-driven program taught both indoors and outdoors
• Building relationships with caring friends and experienced teachers
• Engaging afterschool offerings that are an extension of our program
Visit Us Today! TLS is offering regular virtual tours Tuesday-Thursday with ongoing virtual admissions events to help you get to know us better throughout the application process. You can register for these events through Ravenna. 20
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Elementary school
The Meridian School Address: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste. 242, Seattle WA 98103 Website: meridianschool.edu Phone: (206) 632-7154 Email: admissions@meridianschool.edu Serving grades: K – 5
About our school: For over 40 years, Meridian has provided a balanced academic education in which the joy of childhood infuses the excitement of learning. It is a place where intellectual and social/emotional development are addressed with equal commitment. Our unique location in Wallingford’s historic Good Shepherd Center situates us in an 6.5-acre park and surrounds us with nonprofit organizations such as the Tilth Alliance, Washington Green Schools and the Wallingford Senior Center. Academics take place inside the classroom and out in the park, and lessons in community begin by simply walking in the door.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Caring, enthusiastic teachers and kind friends. A supportive and challenging learning community where it is safe to take risks!
• Challenging and integrated curriculum enhanced by experiential, place-based learning opportunities
• Outdoor experiences in Meridian Park— especially gardening, nature journaling, science experiments and play! • Field trips, group projects, Creativity Lab, music class, social studies and more
• Faculty members dedicated to whole-child development, and supporting and extending student growth through customized learning • An inclusive community that values equity and diversity, and a curriculum that intentionally integrates global competency and service learning
Join us for a virtual information session! Discussions with our admissions team will be held weekly, mid-October through January. Registration for all events is available via the Ravenna system. Seattle’s Child
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High school
The Northwest School Address: 1415 Summit Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.northwestschool.org Phone: (206) 682-7309 Email: michele.sanchez@northwestschool.org Serving grades: 6 –12
About our school: The Northwest School offers students a challenging intellectual experience grounded in vigorous study and interdisciplinary learning. Our liberal arts education combines an integrated Humanities program with open-ended scientific lab work and arts classes in every discipline. Core to our education is the development of thoughtful, humane world citizens who are critical thinkers, creative problem solvers and effective communicators. Students study topics of international significance alongside students from other countries. Caring for the environment is integrated into our daily routines. Students graduate with the discipline, agility, and creativity to conquer the toughest global challenges.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• 61 art courses to choose from, including Drawing, Ceramics, New Media Art, Orchestra, Stagecraft and Performing Dance Ensemble
• Excellent teachers and close student/teacher relationships supported by small class sizes
• Student-led Interest Groups, including Black Student Union, Environmental Interest Group, GLAM, Internet of Things, Social Justice Squad • Urban Farm/Garden with 30 planter boxes, eight chickens, and a “treezebo”
• A strong commitment to a holistic education, developing students’ intellectual passions, creative spirits and athletic strengths • A warm, inclusive community built on the belief that ethnic, racial, religious, gender and economic diversity are essential for a high quality education
Visit a virtual open house! Virtual Upper School Open House: Nov. 8, 2020, 1–3pm Virtual Middle School Open House: Nov. 15, 2020, 1–3pm 22
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Seattle’s Child
Elementary school
Middle school
Gifted or special needs school
Open Window School Address: 6128 168th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 Website: www.openwindowschool.org Phone: (425) 747-2911 Email: admissions@ows.org Serving grades: K– 8
About our school: Open Window School is a kindergarten through eighth grade independent school dedicated to nurturing and inspiring students of high intellectual potential. While many schools have intellectually gifted students and programs, Open Window is a truly unique learning environment in which every aspect of the school has been specifically designed for gifted learners. For more than thirty-five years, our balanced focus on meeting the academic and social and emotional needs of our students has created an environment that allows each child to thrive and realize their potential. We believe our students are children first, gifted second.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Authentic opportunities to learn
• Teachers who are passionate and caring, and “get” gifted children
• Eight specialists including art, music, drama, Spanish, technology, library, physical education, and science • Curiosity is encouraged — students have the opportunity to explore their passions
• A focus on the social and emotional needs of our students • Open Window is a diverse and welcoming community, united in supporting our children and families
Pay us a virtual visit Families are encouraged to register online for a virtual information session, held October through February. Seattle’s Child
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Middle school
High school
The Overlake School Address: 20301 NE 108th St, Redmond, WA Website: www.overlake.org Phone: (425) 868-1000 Email: admission@overlake.org Serving grades: 5– 12
About our school: For more than 50 years, The Overlake School has prepared students for success in life through its comprehensive academic program, including AP courses, advanced topics, and electives; all under a liberal arts style of teaching. Students take arts courses during the academic day, participate in a robust athletics program, explore local and global service learning, and develop an appreciation for the outdoors with a top tier experiential education program. Located on 73 wooded acres in Redmond, WA, Overlake is a coed independent college prep school for students in fifth through twelfth grades.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Students are known at Overlake
• Small class sizes
• Variety of opportunities for students
• Experienced faculty
• Lifelong friendships develop
• Robust curricular and extra-curricular program
Virtual visits available throughout the admission season.
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Seattle’s Child
Middle school
High school
Seattle Academy Address: 1201 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.seattleacademy.org Phone: (206) 323-6600 Email: admissions@seattleacademy.org Serving grades: 6 – 12
About our school: Seattle Academy is a dynamic, innovative, and vibrant independent school in an urban Capitol Hill campus. Students’ educational experience is inspired by our mission that “challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to boldly contribute to a changing world.” Our dynamic educational approach of teaching students ‘how to think’ but not ‘what to think’ is delivered through our programmatic pillars of Academics, Arts, Athletics, Outdoor Trips/Travel, and Service. Our students have varying interests, strengths, and learning styles supported by our faculty, advisors, grade-level coordinators, counselors, and our Learning Support teams.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Our no-cut policy enables students to try new arts, sports, activities, and more
• We focus our efforts on understanding each student at the individual level and navigating with them
• Our innovative curriculum offers the opportunity to challenge rigid boundaries for what is possible
• Our Culture of Performance fosters the integration of skills, ability to take risks, and capacity to embrace change
• Students are enriched by the diversity and social engagement of navigating a bustling, evolving neighborhood
• We offer a safe, positive, and supportive environment for students to craft their own transformational experiences
Join our virtual open house! Visit www.seattleacademy.org/ admissions for more information
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Elementary school
Middle school
Gifted or special needs school
Seattle Country Day School Address: 2619 4th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 Website: www.seattlecountryday.org Phone: (206) 691-2625 Email: katebriscoe@seattlecountryday.org Serving grades: K–8
About our school: Since 1964, Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) has inspired gifted children in grades K–8 to reach their potential through inquiry, curiosity and wonder. Our students are the center of a dynamic learning and discovery process, where small classes nurture curiosity and critical thinking through an inquiry-based approach to learning.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Inquiry-based instead of accelerated curriculum
• Social Emotional Learning for all grade levels
• Subject Specialist Teachers and Middle School electives
• Small classes supported by expert faculty • Extended Day and Extracurriculars available
• Winterim traditions each Winter!
Visit our open house! Thursday, November 19 at 5pm
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Seattle’s Child
Middle school
Seattle Girls’ School Address: 2706 S Jackson Street, Seattle WA Website: www.seattlegirlsschool.org Phone: (206) 709-2228 Email: admissions@seattlegirlsschool.org Serving grades: 5 – 8
About our school: Middle school is a critical time for development, especially for girls. As girls reach early adolescence, their self-esteem and interest in certain subjects is likely to plummet as a result of being bombarded by conflicting messages about femininity and achievement. Seattle Girls’ School combats the trend of girls losing confidence before competence, especially in STEM subjects. Our project-based curriculum—grounded in real-world experiences—offers opportunities for leadership, collaboration and problem solving. Students connect academic studies with current events, selfawareness, and collaboration. This results in highly confident graduates who succeed in high school, college and beyond.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Our project-based curriculum gives students the opportunities to become entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, game developers, lawyers and much more.
• Students feel safe and challenged, making them more willing to explore their strengths and examine areas for growth.
• In each grade, students take their studies outside of the classroom on various day and overnight field trips.
• Students learn critical thinking through an anti-bias lens that address issues of difference and oppression.
• Students develop long-lasting friendships and • Students find their voices, giving them confidence support systems with peers, mentors and teachers. to celebrate who they are and what they believe in.
Visit us virtually this year! Coffee Chats: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10 and 11/17 Open House: 10/17 and 11/14 Tours: By appointment Seattle’s Child
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Elementary school
Seattle Jewish Community School Address: 7217 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Website: www.sjcs.net Phone: (206) 522-5212 Email: info@sjcs.net Serving grades: Kindergarten through Grade 5
About our school: SJCS provides a K–5 Jewish Independent School experience in the heart of Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood. Founded almost 30 years ago, SJCS graduates have gone into their communities to live the mission: by developing thoughtful inquiry, courageous and compassionate connection to others and a strong sense of who they are to change the world.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Strong peer and teacher relationships
• Small Classes • Active Parent Community • Combination of strong academics, social emotional learning with a Jewish foundation
• Best playground in Seattle: Green Lake Park • Middle School preparation
Meet with us! Please check website for tour information.
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Seattle’s Child
Middle school
Seattle School for Boys Address: 2800 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle, WA 98144 Website: seattleschoolforboys.org Email: admission@seattleschoolforboys.org Phone: (206) 312-5900 Serving grades: 6–8
About our school: Seattle School for Boys encourages and inspires boys to become collaborative learners, creative thinkers, and compassionate leaders. SSB students learn to express themselves, challenge stereotypes, learn from mistakes, care for others, and champion social justice. With small classes, expert educators, and a caring community, SSB provides an innovative and rigorous interdisciplinary approach to the humanities, STEAM, math, and Spanish along with leadership opportunities, integrated arts, and movement classes including parkour, martial arts, yoga, and fitness. SSB is committed to equity in education. Our tuition is tiered to allow access for all families.
What kids will love: • Creative confidence! At SSB, we work together, solve real problems, build things, build community, and have fun while we learn. • Adventure! We are regularly outside, as we explore parks, museums, our neighborhood, and our city. • Community! Boys will grow life-long friendships with each other as they grow into their own identities and values.
What parents will love: • Small classes with expert teachers and leading-edge curriculum. • A true close-knit community that values and celebrates the rich social-emotional lives of boys. • Our central location, adjacent to parks, green spaces, and bike paths.
Meet with us! • Virtual Open House, December 9 at 6pm • Weekly Information Sessions (via Zoom), Wednesdays at 4pm Register via Ravenna or bmckenna@seattleschoolforboys.org Seattle’s Child
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Preschool
Elementary school
Middle school
Soundview School Address: 6515 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Website: www.soundview.org Phone: (425) 778-8572 Email: contact@soundview.org Serving grades: Preschool – 8th grade
About our school: Every child deserves a school that is ethical, rigorous, and compassionate. Soundview welcomes students of any race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin. Soundview does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, age, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Today, Soundview School has exactly one priority: the safety of Soundview students. In addition to our bricks-andmortar campus, Soundview offers a fully personalized online experience. Soundview families have choices. Please reach out. Our head of school, Chris Watson, can be reached at cwatson@soundview.org or (425) 778-8572.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Soundview VS (Soundview Virtual School) has teachers that students can rely on every day.
• The Soundview VS online curriculum is fully accredited by the State of Washington.
• Individual attention is provided to guide each student. • A creative and engaging curriculum that makes the most of online and in-person learning.
• The education our students receive online is recognized by Soundview’s regional, national, and international affiliates. • Every child receives individual support through Soundview VS daily. Every parent and student has full access to teachers, Soundview administration, and the Soundview staff counselor.
Meet with us! Soundview provides personal tours of the online school as well as individual consultations with parents. (425) 778-8572 | www.soundview.org | contact@soundview.org 30
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Seattle’s Child
Elementary school
Spruce Street School Address: 914 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101 Website: www.sprucestreetschool.org Phone: (206) 621-9211 Email: admission@sprucestreetschool.org Serving grades: Kindergarten through fifth grade
About our school: Spruce Street School values diversity and is committed to helping every child learn and succeed. Conveniently located near downtown Seattle, we take full advantage of the cultural and educational offerings to create hands-on learning opportunities and meaningful experiences. Our teachers are experts whose passion for lifelong learning enables them to ensure that children are known and loved for who they are. Our students leave as empathetic, capable and well-rounded individuals, confident in their abilities to navigate and impact the world around them.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Multi-age classrooms where they have the chance to be novice and expert learners.
• At Spruce Street School every child is known and valued for who they are.
• The independence and responsibility they gain from being leaders in their classroom and in the school.
• Teachers work collaboratively and are dedicated to every child’s growth in all areas of academic excellence and social-emotional development.
• Learning how to collaborate and advance their skills in a supportive community.
• Every child will become well-equipped to tackle challenges in and out of school.
Attend a virtual open house! A virtual Open House at Spruce Street School offers you an opportunity to see the building, hear presentations from faculty on different aspects of our program, and participate in a Q&A with the staff. Visit our website to sign up! Seattle’s Child
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Preschool
Elementary school
Middle school
St. Monica Catholic School Address: 4320 87th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Website: www.stmonicasea.org Phone: (206) 232-5432 Email: info@stmonicasea.org Serving grades: PreK through 8th grade
About our school: St. Monica Catholic School specializes in Classical Liberal Arts education and empowering students minds. Our goal is to inspire students through our curriculum. Our educators work with our students to enhance their critical thinking, analysis, and creative expression. We have created a place where students not only understand what they read, but are able to communicate with their peers effectively about it. Curriculum offerings: • Integrated History, Literature, and Language Arts • Robust Mathematics and Science Experimentation • Latin, Spanish, Art, and Music
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Engaging classes that pique each child’s desire to learn through discovery.
• Exploring the best accomplishments of human beings throughout history by integrating History, Literature, Philosophy, and Religion. • Challenging every student with a superior and proven math curriculum, Saxon Math, using our Walk-to-Math program. • Emphasizing the “why” of science with hands-on experimentation so our students can maximize their knowledge and take delight in the beauty and wonder of nature.
• Terrific teachers that provide every child with the tools of learning, thinking, and communicating to accomplish great work. • Two recesses and Physical Education that gives every child the space to play for social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Meet with us! Open House: January 31, 2021,10 am –1pm
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Seattle’s Child
Preschool
Elementary school
Middle school
St. Thomas School Address: 8300 NE 12th St, Medina, WA Website: www.stthomasschool.org Phone: (425) 454-5880 Email: admissions@stthomasschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – 8th grade
About our school: Founded in 1951 and located on the Eastside of Seattle in Medina, St. Thomas School (STS) is a private, non-sectarian school for preschool through 8th grade students. A globally recognized leader in innovative education, St. Thomas School serves families that believe leadership, character, and community are essential components of their child’s education. At St. Thomas School, we believe our students will change the world. We believe our mission to develop responsible citizens of a global society is more important than ever before. We believe that learners and leaders must exemplify strength of character, academic excellence, and community engagement.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Teachers that make academics come alive with unique projects that allow students to have voice and choice in their learning
• We are relentless in devoting our attention to every child placed in our care
• Our commitment to recess, arts, music, technology, and physical education • A dining program like no other. It’s more than just your typical school lunch
• Our unwavering commitment to character education and our long standing core virtues of gratitude, tolerance, respect, courage, integrity, responsibility, compassion, perseverance and generosity • A community that embraces high expectations, shared values, and a passion for learning
Meet with us! Visit our website for a virtual tour or join us for online information sessions to learn more about our school Seattle’s Child
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Preschool
Elementary school
University Child Development School Address: 5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Website: www.ucds.org Phone: (206) 547-8237 Email: admission@ucds.org Serving grades: Preschool – 5th grade
About our school: UCDS designs a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning. We cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities. We engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model. • 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio • Individualized Instruction • Thematic Curriculum • Multi-age Classrooms
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• UCDS teachers design curriculum that requires students to ponder big questions, articulate their understanding, and identify resources to enhance their learning.
• Our teachers are coaches and partners, inspiring a culture of exploration and critical thinking.
• UCDS empowers students to take ownership over the learning process. • Multi-age classrooms allow children to collaborate with a wide range of peers and their diverse approaches to problem solving.
• UCDS celebrates the individuality of each student through programs that address diverse learning styles, backgrounds and points of view. • The UCDS experience is enriched with dedicated arts, technology and foreign language programs.
Come see our school! Contact us to schedule a virtual or in-person tour.
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Seattle’s Child
Preschool
Elementary school
University Cooperative School Address: 5601 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Website: www.ucoopschool.org Phone: (206) 524-0653 Email: info@ucoopschool.org Serving grades: Pre-K– Grade 5
About our school: University Cooperative School is a community oriented Pre-K–5 school with a progressive, child centered, hands-on, multi-age approach to learning. Social and emotional development, the creative arts, academics, outdoor and service learning are key components of our program. University Cooperative School features small class size, a team of passionate, dedicated teachers, and an engaged group of parents. Since 1975, University Cooperative School has been nurturing the whole child. We are committed to play-based learning and creating a positive and fun environment for our students. Childhood is a journey, not a race.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• The supportive and caring relationships they build with their teachers over a three-year pod experience
• The deep level of engagement they get to have in their child’s elementary years
• The hands on approach to learning, emphasis on the arts, outdoor play and epic trips • The caring community of children, parents, and teachers
• Being part of a supportive, nurturing community • Getting to know the amazing children and forming life-long friendships with other parents
Meet with us! Visit our website to learn about signing up for a tour.
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Elementary school
The Valley School Address: 318 30th Avenue E, Seattle WA Website: www.thevalleyschool.org Phone: (206) 328-4475 Email: lorak@thevalleyschool.org Serving grades: Pre-K through 5th Grade
About our school: Located in Seattle’s Madison Valley since 1985, The Valley School is a Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade independent school that creates educational experiences that ignite children’s natural passion for learning. Our students develop an academic foundation and become joyful learners through playful work, purposeful play, and the practice of community.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• The 20,000 square foot playground to explore, create, jump, climb and play on
• The small school community that allows all families to feel welcome and included
• The Valley School pets who give us opportunities for empathy, caregiving, kindness and learning
• How Valley cultivates the magic and creativity of childhood
• The Valley School teachers who create fun, amazing, and memorable classroom experiences
• The Valley School teachers who create an inspirational learning program that supports, challenges and inspires students
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Seattle’s Child
Preschool
Elementary school
Middle school
Villa Academy Address: 5001 NE 50th St., Seattle WA Website: thevilla.org Phone: (206) 527-9388 Email: ajohnson@thevilla.org Serving grades: Preschool– 8th Grade
About our school: In the heart of northeast Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, Villa’s campus is a 31-acre learning lab that goes beyond the four walls of the classroom for hands-on and experiential learning. We set the academic bar high and believe that children learn best when they are challenged, engaged, and inspired. Our students explore real-world issues, think critically, and develop skills for their future academic journeys and beyond. Small class sizes and highly collaborative faculty ensure that students are known as individuals: their learning styles, their social emotional growth, and in the social justice focus that deepens their compassion and character.
What kids will love:
What parents will love:
• Take learning “beyond the desk” and into our campus forest, trails, gardens and waterfront
• Outstanding academics integrating STEM, project-based learning and outdoor education
• Maker Spaces where you’ll tinker, design and innovate
• Whole Child philosophy incorporating social emotional learning and focus on your child’s growth and progress
• Competitive sports and state of the art athletic field
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion grounded in Catholic social justice
• Art, music, PE and world language built into your daily schedule • Theater and band programs, plus after school clubs
• Before/after school care with enrichment options • Generous financial aid
Attend our Virtual Open House Saturday, October 24, noon Virtual tours offered throughout the fall for preschool, kindergarten, and middle school. Seattle’s Child
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Puget Sound Independen School
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Neighborhood/city
Size of Student: Grades student teacher served body ratio Tuition
Before/ after Testing care
1
Annie Wright Schools
North End/Tacoma
P–12
605
12:1
$17,500-$29,920
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2
Bertschi School
North Capitol Hill
PreK–5
240
7:1
$30,789
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3
Billings Middle School
North Seattle
6–8 90–100
8:1
$35,900
4
Bright Water Waldorf School
Capitol Hill
P–8
175
10:1
$9,600–$22,000
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5
The Bush School
Madison Valley
K-12
694
8:1
$30,360–$38,930
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6
The Downtown School
Seattle Center
9–12
160
13:1
$19,000
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7
Epiphany School
Madrona
PreK–5
245
7:1
$28,440
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8
The Evergreen School
Greater Seattle Area
P–8
493
6:1
$14,350–$32,500
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9
French American School of Puget Sound
Mercer Island
P–5
435
7:1
$21,800–$25,000
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10
French Immersion School of Washington
South Bellevue
P–5
180
9:1
$7,700–$18,600
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11
Giddens School
Central District
P–5
177
7:1/15:1
$13,974–$25,730
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12
Hamlin Robinson School
North Beacon Hill
1–8
311
8:1
$23,450–$25,650
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13
Harbor School
Vashon Island
K–8
90
10:1/14:1
$10,860–$15,715
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14
Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle
Bellevue Crossroads
P–8
85
4:1
$10,700–$27,100
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15
KapKa Cooperative School
Phinney/Fremont
K–5
60
1:8
$14,900
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16
The Lake and Park School
Mt. Baker
P–5
70
7:1
$17,100
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17
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Seattle’s North Beacon Hill
6–8
120
9:1
$27,750
18
The Little School
Bellevue
P–5
165
8:1
$26,500
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19
The Meridian School
Wallingford
K–5
210
7:1
$26,730
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20
The Northwest School
Capitol Hill
6–12
510
9:1
$37,385–$39,590
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21
Open Window School
Cougar Mountain/Bellevue
K–8
348
9:1
$30,540–$34,380
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22
The Overlake School
Redmond
5–12
530
12:1
$35,712
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23
Seattle Academy
Capitol Hill
6–12
900
6:1
$37,485–$37,685
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24
Seattle Country Day School
Queen Anne
K–8
375
1:16
$26,716–$31,258
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25
Seattle Girls’ School
Central District/Leschi
6–8
131
10:1
$28,280
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26
Seattle Jewish Community School
Green Lake
K–5
50
6:1
$22,253
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27
Seattle School for Boys
Mount Baker/Central
6–8
40
10:1
$15,000
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28
Soundview School
Lynnwood
P–8
110
8:1
$11,450 –$14,850
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29
Spruce Street School
Denny Triangle
K–5
103
10:1
$26,000
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30
St. Monica Catholic School
Mercer Island
PreK–8
200
12:1
$13,100
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31
St. Thomas School
Medina/Bellevue
P–8
355
8:1
$9,270–$32,990
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University Child Development School
University District
P–5
325
8:1
$30,160
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33
University Cooperative School
University District/ Ravenna
K–5
90
8:1
$11,230–$14,250
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The Valley School
Madison Valley
35
Villa Academy
Laurelhurst
P U G E T S O U N D I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LS
PreK–5
110
8:1
$24,450
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P–8
400
10:1
$8,095–$27,200
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nt Schools at a glance Sibling Application discount deadline
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Lynnwood
5 405
28
Jan. 14, 2021
Feb. 4, 2021
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Shoreline 8
15
6
13
Feb. 4, 2021
18 31
Bellevue
14
90
5
99
Vashon Island
Jan. 14, 2021
520
9 30
90
10
Mercer Island
Feb. 4, 2021
29 20 2327 6 17 5 34 25
16
Feb. 4, 2021
Feb. 4, 2021
520
2 4
12
Jan. 14, 2021
Jan. 14, 2021
405 35
11
Redmond
25 33 19 32
24
Feb. 1, 2021
Feb. 4, 2021
22
Seattle
Jan. 14, 2021
Jan. 28, 2021
3
5
Rolling
Woodinville
522
99
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522
405
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