2020 Best Magnet Schools in the Seattle AreaAbout this List

Tesla STEM High School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 9-12
• 77 reviews

Senior: Nikola Tesla STEM High School is not just a school for self-described "geeks and nerds". There have been plenty of accusations of the school being a factory to generate Microsoft employees, but the stellar English and History departments turn students towards liberal arts degrees at prestigious colleges every year. Going to this school demands an interest in STEM. Science especially - starting sophomore year, there's a heavy emphasis on the scientific method.

STEM's weakness comes in the form of it's extracurriculars. The ASB is disorganized at best, chaotic at worst. I say this from the perspective of running a club that is relatively prominent at other schools and typically granted plenty of money - receiving funding is nearly impossible. The process to do so is difficult and convoluted. Like all schools, getting voted into ASB is a popularity contest, so each year we're dependent on the competency of the most popular students, which isn't always reliable.
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• A+

• 578 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

International Community School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 6-12
• 80 reviews

Junior: I love my school because of all the supportive teachers that take their time to help you with anything you need and they genuinely care about getting to know each student individually. Also, I love being a part of a big community where I know everyone and everyone knows me. Being apart of the community is a big part of the school, the upperclassmen work together to help the underclassmen succeed in school by helping them deal with academic and personal issues they might be facing. Although the school has a very rigorous curriculum set up to push students continuously, students end up having an easier time in college after high school.
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• A+

• 440 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northstar Middle School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Niche User: I loved this school! The teachers were amazing, the students were kind and friendly, and the classes were diverse, entertaining, educational and fun.
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• A+

• 85 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Discovery Community School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• K-5

• A+

• 72 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Explorer Community School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 1-5

• A

• 72 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Renaissance School of Art & Reasoning

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Middle School Student: Renaissance is a phenomenal school, and the connections I made will stay with me for the rest of my life. Classes are small, 32 kids a grade, so kids make friends very easily and get to know everyone in the school. The teachers are warm and inviting, helping out students that are having trouble in classes, and joking around with students. The art program is amazing, with students doing mosaics, water color, pastels, and learning about the color wheel and drawing techniques. The performing arts program is also great, with the first semester being focused on dance, and the second on acting. RSAR is the best school I've been to, and I've met my best friends there.
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• A

• 89 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stella Schola Middle School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 6-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: Stella Schola Middle School is the best public school there is. The teachers really make sure to include everyone and have everyone's voice heard.
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• A

• 90 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Environmental & Adventure School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Senior: EAS was a great way to push me out of my comfort zone, as it was easy to tell that each teacher cared about your growth and learning experience. The leadership skills and collaboration skills taught through amazing community service projects and many trips truly helped me many years after. Additionally, the difficult coursework prepared my peers well for high school and beyond.
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• A

• 142 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Emerald Heights Elementary School

• Central Kitsap School District, WA
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 454 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Emerson K-12

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• K-12
• 2 reviews

• B-

• 103 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Community School

• Lake Washington School District, WA
• 1-5

• A-

• 71 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio