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2022 Best Boarding Schools in the Seattle Area

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  1. Annie Wright Schools

    • Private School
    • TACOMA, WA
    • PK, K-12
    • 111 reviews
    #1 Best Boarding High Schools in Seattle Area

    Senior: Annie Wright has been such an amazing institution to study at for my high school career. As a full IB Diploma student, I found the courses challenging, thought-provoking, and fascinating! The small community and class sizes are very beneficial to creating the best learning environment. Additionally, community events and traditions build long-lasting connections and memories that you can carry with you through life. Lastly, as a 5-day boarding student, I can confidently say that the dorms added so much to my high school experience, being able to live with your friends across the grade levels...Read 111 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 673 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. The Northwest School

    • Private School
    • SEATTLE, WA
    • 6-12
    • 66 reviews
    #2 Best Boarding High Schools in Seattle Area

    Parent: Our youngest child is in the 4th year at NWS. Our oldest child is in a different school (senior) and that school has a very high rank with this site. The ranking is only as relevant as your child and family fit. NWS has a strong social justice and sustainability focus, integrated with a thoughtful curriculum. ...One distinction is their Humanities program. The curriculum integrates language arts, social studies, and geography in Middle School and history, English, philosophy, art history, and literature in Upper School. I did not realize the full meaning of the benefits until I was in a debate with my student with a very integrative argument! The real world is integrative, so why not educate our students that way. ...The teachers and administrators are passionate about building a whole child and cultivating a caring school culture. When a significant event happens in the real world, the teachers allow time for reflection. I love how they teaches through the child's eyes...Read 66 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 452 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

    • Private School
    • BELLEVUE, WA
    • 5-12
    • 55 reviews
    #3 Best Boarding High Schools in Seattle Area

    Parent: My daughter has thrived in the middle school at Forest Ridge. Her teachers care deeply not only about her academic development and achievement, but also about her as a person. You won't find a team of teachers and administrators who are more caring and who know how girls learn and operate, especially during the difficult middle school years. While no one wants to be doing digital learning, this school was able to pivot seamlessly during this pandemic, and we have been beyond thrilled with level of academics that have continued at home, which is a testament to the wonderful teachers...Read 55 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 300 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. West Sound Academy

    • Private School
    • POULSBO, WA
    • 6-12
    • 17 reviews
    #4 Best Boarding High Schools in Seattle Area

    Freshman: Incredible academics and school environment. A rigorous and challenging program, but with super supportive teachers and students. I know that the people I've met, and connections I've made will last me for beyond my WSA career. I've also been able to pursue sports outside of the school and balance taking University courses while still having time for clubs and hanging out with friends. The schedules are flexible to meet your needs with a study hall for students who take language or other classes outside of WSA. The IB program is amazing preparation for college and all the teachers truly care about the students that they are teaching. You can even start up your own clubs or organizations while pursuing other interests!...Read 17 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 96 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Auburn Adventist Academy

    • Private School
    • AUBURN, WA
    • 9-12
    • 41 reviews
    #5 Best Boarding High Schools in Seattle Area

    Alum: Auburn Adventist Academy is a great place where kids have opportunities to be involved in ways they might not be able to be in public school. They have an amazing music program, and the staff there are very friendly. I would recommend the academy to anyone who wants to experience a smaller, but tight knit, high school experience. It is also a great place for Christian kids to grow in their faith. The pastoral ream there is amazing!...Read 41 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 207 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Evergreen Lutheran High School

    • Private School
    • TACOMA, WA
    • 9-12
    • 35 reviews
    #6 Best Boarding High Schools in Seattle Area

    Senior: I've attended Evergreen for four years now. Throughout my experience, I have learned so much and am forever grateful. The christ-centered atmosphere has helped me grow spiritually into a stronger young Christian man. The small school size provides a closer bond with teachers and classmates as well as many opportunities through sports...Read 35 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 92 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Eastside Academy

    • Private School
    • BELLEVUE, WA
    • 9-12
    • 9 reviews

    Works Here: EA works hard to provide individualized support to each student that arrives on campus. Whether a student needs housing, counseling, help with recovery, family support, or more, the team works hard to see them as an individual and consider the things that will allow them to not only receive an education, but to flourish. The students here are really wonderful, and it's a gift to get to spend time with them!...Read 9 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 21 Students
    • 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Eastside Catholic School

    • Private School
    • SAMMAMISH, WA
    • 6-12
    • 126 reviews

    Junior: It’s a super great school! I’m not just saying this, I really mean it. EC has something for everyone. We have great sports teams, we are mainly known for our football team. But all of our sports do pretty well as well. We have a wide range of clubs ranging from A to Z club, Creative writing, anime club, color Guard, the fishing club, finding kind, etc. Our education is amazing, we have great teachers who are always willing to help and you really gain a close connection to them. Our community is smaller compared to most high schools and middle schools, but we really get to know each other and form close bonds. There are also fun retreats that bring us closer to our peers as well. Personally I’ve had an amazing experience and I really love the education, sports, and clubs we have here. I’ve really been able to make a lot of close friends over my years here. And I’m not saying we are this perfect school, no school is, but our school really comes close to it...Read 126 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 865 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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