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Finding the right private school for your child starts here! Browse our school listings to discover preschool through secondary school options across Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods, from Ballard to West Seattle and beyond.
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Brighton School
Mountlake Terrace
3 years—Grade 8
At Brighton School, we believe children learn best when they are known, challenged and inspired. From preschool through eighth grade, experienced teachers create a welcoming environment where students build strong academics, express creativity and grow in confidence.
Dartmoor School
Bellevue, Seattle, Bothell and Issaquah
Grades 1—12
At Dartmoor School, students receive personalized one-to-one instruction tailored to their individual learning style, pace and academic goals. Flexible summer programs help students maintain progress, catch up in key subjects or prepare for the next grade level.
Epiphany School
Seattle
Pre-K–Grade 5
Epiphany is an independent, non-religious elementary school on a beautiful, tree-lined campus in the heart of Seattle. Students become courageous learners and compassionate leaders, growing in intellect, empathy and poise throughout their time here.
Explorer West Middle School
Seattle
Grades 6—8
At Explorer West, we know how much middle school matters. Adolescence is a pivotal time of growth and discovery, and middle school students thrive in a setting that supports their developing agency and identity. Classes are small, with an 8:1 student/teacher ratio.
Giddens School
Seattle
Preschool–Grade 5
Giddens School is a progressive education community for preschool through fifth grade, celebrating a long history rooted in joyful learning and an unbroken commitment to social justice. Students are at the center of a dynamic inquiry and experiential environment.
Hamlin Robinson School
Seattle
Preschool—Grade 8
Hamlin Robinson School is an independent school and learning center where students build the literacy skills and confidence to thrive. Programs include a school for grades 1-8 exclusively serving students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool
Seattle
Ages 20 months–5 years
For more than ten years, Hoa Mai Preschool has been a trusted, nurturing place for children and families in the Seattle community. As the Northwest’s first Vietnamese-English dual-language preschool, it celebrates language, culture and each child’s identity.
Hope School
Seattle
Preschool—Grade 8
Hope School is a faith-based preschool through eighth grade school that has proudly called West Seattle home for more than 65 years. Founded in 1959 as a mission of Hope Lutheran Church, Hope today serves more than 190 students across two campuses.
KapKa Cooperative Elementary
Seattle
Kindergarten–Grade 5
KapKa is a K-5 elementary school in Seattle’s Fremont/Phinney area, rooted in joyful learning and community. Classrooms are screen-free, with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, project-based learning and at least an hour outside every day.
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Seattle
Grades 6—8
By encouraging collaboration, critical thinking and leadership, Lake Washington Girls Middle School empowers girls to be strong in mind, body and voice to advocate for a more just and equitable world. Families are active partners.
MOAI School
Seattle
Infants–Pre-K
A Christian, Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning community serving children from infancy through Pre-K. Children learn through relationships, inquiry, exploration, nature and beautiful, intentional environments designed to invite curiosity and discovery.
Morningside Academy
Seattle
Grades 1—9
Morningside Academy helps students catch up, get ahead and maximize their potential. With a focus on reading, writing, math, learning skills, reasoning and executive functioning, students are placed in instructional groups by skill level.
Naiad Preschool
Seattle
Toddler–Pre-K
Naiad is a full-day licensed preschool serving kids from one to six years old. Its goal is to foster kindness and confidence in young kids in a safe and secure space where independence can flourish, with a focus on art, music and the natural world.
Nurturing Knowledge School
Seattle
Pre-K—Kindergarten
At Nurturing Knowledge, learning environments are nestled within neighborhood homes. The small, intimate schoolhouses are a supportive bridge between early childhood and elementary, where children build friendships, self-confidence and independence.
Seattle Academy
Seattle
Grades 6–12
For more than 40 years, SAAS has been home to curious, creative and courageous learners. Students are encouraged to question, imagine and create in a supportive environment where kids are known, celebrated and challenged to expand their comfort zones.
Seattle Classical Christian School
Seattle
Pre-K—Grade 12
At Seattle Classical Christian School, students encounter great books, rich ideas and meaningful questions in a joyful, close-knit community. Rooted in a Christian worldview, its classical approach nurtures intellectual curiosity and forms character.
Seattle Country Day School
Seattle
Kindergarten–Grade 8
At Seattle Country Day School, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal and imaginative. Our welcoming classrooms are built around guided inquiry, where teachers encourage students to explore, experiment and create on a close-knit campus with small classes.
Seattle Nativity School
Seattle
Grades 6–8
Seattle Nativity School is a tuition-free Catholic, Jesuit middle school for grades 6-8 with a STEM-focused curriculum plus graduate support through high school, college and into first career choices. It serves students from under-resourced communities.
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle
Preschool–Grade 8
Seattle Waldorf School prepares students to thrive as adaptable, future-ready problem-solvers and leaders. Its developmentally aligned curriculum fosters academic strength, emotional intelligence, creativity and resilience, with an emphasis on experiential education.
Spruce Street School
Seattle
Kindergarten—Grade 5
At Spruce Street School, learning comes to life through an interdisciplinary, project-based approach anchored in real-world applications. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students receive highly personalized instruction in intentionally small classes.
The Bush School
Seattle
Kindergarten–Grade 12
The Bush School is a private K-12 school serving 775 students in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood. Students are known, challenged and inspired to discover their passions while developing the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
The Downtown School
Seattle
Grades 9—12
The Downtown School is an independent high school where Seattle isn’t just the backdrop; it’s part of the classroom. Through its City as Campus approach, students learn out in the world, visiting museums, working with local organizations and exploring the arts.
The Evergreen School
Shoreline
Preschool–Grade 8
At Evergreen, we honor childhood as a time to wonder, explore and grow with purpose. From preschool through eighth grade, Evergreen pairs intellectual challenge with creativity, curiosity, and a deep understanding of how children grow and learn.
The Lake and Park School
Seattle
Preschool—Grade 5
The Lake and Park School is an affordable independent elementary school in Seattle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood, providing quality education since 2003. Its approach encourages children to embrace their natural curiosity, fueling a passion for discovery.
The Meridian School
Seattle
Pre-K—Grade 5
For over 50 years, The Meridian School has cultivated a balance of mind and heart to nurture caring, confident learners. Its inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum empowers students to ask questions, seek answers and develop a deep love for learning.
Tilden School
Seattle
Kindergarten—Grade 5
Tilden School provides an exceptionally deep and well-rounded elementary education while fostering a kind, warm community. Through kindness, focused support for students and broad, balanced academics, students develop confidence and a lasting love of learning.
UCDS
Seattle
Preschool–Grade 5
University Child Development School designs a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning, cultivating reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities. Its innovative model engages diverse perspectives.
University Cooperative School
Seattle
Grades Pre-K—5
At University Cooperative School, the outdoors is essential to how children learn and grow. UCS combines inquiry-based academics with meaningful experiences in nature, encouraging students to explore, observe, question and discover.
UPrep
Seattle
Grades 6–12
UPrep is an independent school in Northeast Seattle where extraordinary faculty and staff are devoted to each student’s potential. Its challenging academic program in an inclusive environment encourages students to grow confident and ensures they are seen and known.
Villa Academy
Seattle
Preschool—Grade 8
Villa ensures that school is a place where students are seen, known and celebrated. Through inquiry-based learning, students remain at the center of their academic growth, building the foundation of a lifelong learning adventure guided by talented teachers.
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