2020 Best Middle Schools in the Seattle AreaAbout this List

Lakeside School

• Private School
• Seattle, WA
• 5-12
• 86 reviews

Alum: I attended Lakeside for high school and absolutely loved my experience. The classes are challenging in the best way and each student has access to an amazing support network of teachers, faculty, administrators, counselors, peer tutors and more. The connections I made at Lakeside I know will stay with me throughout the rest of my life and I am extremely proud to be a Lakeside alum . I would highly recommend Lakeside to any student looking for an unforgettable high school experience that prepares you for college and beyond!
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• A+

• 838 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Overlake School

• Private School
• Redmond, WA
• 5-12
• 77 reviews

Parent: I cannot imagine a better school for my son. The faculty is amazing, the campus is beautiful and the administration shows how much they really care.

Matt Horvat has brought an incredible energy to the school and Mike Davidson does an amazing job in the middle school. Megan Waddle engages with the students and has personally encouraged my son to continue to come out of his shell. Thank you, Megan!

Most of all, Overlake guides the students in their journey to become intellectually curious, well-rounded global citizens. I could not ask for more.
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• A+

• 529 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eastside Preparatory School

• Private School
• Kirkland, WA
• 5-12
• 14 reviews

Senior: Eastside Preparatory School has rigorous academics that prepare students for college and push them beyond their comfort zones. Eastside Preparatory School has great faculty and a community. It is a small school but the benefits of a small school like Eastside Preparatory School are beyond compare.
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• A+

• 428 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bush School

• Private School
• Seattle, WA
• K-12
• 71 reviews

Sophomore: I have been going to bush for quite a few years now, and being at the school makes me happy. I love that all my classes are interesting and offer new perspectives. The STEM classes are challenging but come with good teachers to help you through it. I will say that the diversity at bush isn't very well but the new kindergarten class has so much diversity! This gives me hope that bush will continue to be an excellent school for students who want to be the best, kindest, smartest, and happiest versions of themselves.
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• A+

• 629 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bear Creek School

• Private School
• Redmond, WA
• PK, K-12
• 60 reviews

Senior: Love this school. You might not. This school is for people that are Christians, that love philosophy, that are either Asian or White, and that doesn’t love to party or be “lit”. Sure, it welcomes Christians and non-Christians and I have a bunch of atheist friends that goes to this school, but some non-Christians say that they don’t feel as welcomed. The majority race of the school is Asians and Whites, so if you’re a minority, you might not feel as comfortable, but I haven’t heard any negative comments about the school from any of my few Bear Creek black friends. If you don’t love philosophy or liberal arts education, don’t come here. If you like to party hard during Friday nights, don’t come here. It’s true that there are a lot of nerds here, but it’s not true that we are all nerds. People here are very nice and welcoming. It’s a small school, you will make friends here. It’s also nice to get to know literally everybody.
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• A+

• 831 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

• Private School
• Bellevue, WA
• 5-12
• 45 reviews

Senior: Forest Ridge is a great school to attend, the academics are very challenging and the teachers know how to push students to create the best work possible. Since the academics are quite rigorous, there is a slightly stressed and competitive environment at the school. However, this does not mean that the student community is not strong. From my personal experience, everyone is so friendly and welcoming, especially new student entering the high school. I would recommend this school to prepare for college readiness as some of the courses mimic college level work. Athletics is also another fun part of the Forest Ridge experience, there is a no-cut policy that ensure that all students can participate in any sports; this is a great place to meet new people in other grades and where I made some of my best friendships!
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• A+

• 300 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Annie Wright Schools

• Private School
• Tacoma, WA
• PK, K-12
• 81 reviews

Parent: My children both graduated from AWS, and I am compelled to write this review because they are so wonderfully prepared for college. Thank you Annie Wright! The care and professionalism demonstrated by the teachers is amazing. My kids are not only academically prepared, they know how to advocate for themselves, and build relationships with their professors at college. They have started the boys school now I hear, and although I had some reservations initially, I do agree that this extraordinary IB education should be available to all kids in the South Sound. This school is making a difference in the lives of kids, families and helping the development of the region.
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• A+

• 574 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charles Wright Academy

• Private School
• Tacoma, WA
• PK, K-12
• 66 reviews

Niche User: I am a current 6th grader at Charles Wight Academy, and I love it. All of the teachers are super nice, the students are super welcoming, and the activities are awesome. I think that everyone is super nice, and the application process is super easy and fun. No complaints!
Read 66 Reviews

• A+

• 657 Students
• 8:1 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

Hillside Student Community School

• Private School
• Bellevue, WA
• 5-12
• 37 reviews

Alum: I attended Hillside from 8th to 12th grade. What an exceptional experience! I have never encountered teachers who care more about their students' education, growth and development than at Hillside. The family values upon which the school was founded shine through the curriculum at every opportunity. Hillside challenged me in so many ways from college-level history papers starting in ninth grade to an emotional understanding of myself and my peers, something I wouldn't understand the importance of until much later. After graduating in 2009, I obtained an engineering degree at Stanford University and now work in the medical industry. Nearly 10 years later the academic and life lessons Hillside provided me are still some of the most important I have gained throughout all my education, and the campus and staff hold a very dear place in my heart. I highly recommend your child spend as much time there as possible.
Read 37 Reviews

• A+

• 39 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Odle Middle School

• Bellevue School District, WA
• 6-8
• 8 reviews

Middle School Student: Very good school with hardworking teachers and a clean facility. The electives are amazing, the core classes are challenging (especially for gifted students like me). Its reputation is phenomenal and its overall a great place to learn ( except for the loud 8th graders who swear in the halls). Be aware of the competitive drive, though.
Read 8 Reviews

• A+

• 964 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School

• Bainbridge Island School District, WA
• 5-6
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I am a student at Sakai and I love it! Students are really welcoming, teachers are really great and the stuff we learn is really interesting.
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• A

• 549 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tyee Middle School

• Bellevue School District, WA
• 6-8
• 11 reviews

Sophomore: I went to Tyee Middle School about 2 and half years ago, I think. I am now a sophomore at Moses Lake High School. I attended Tyee in 7th grade. My past teachers there were amazing. They helped me to understand what I was learning. The after-school activities/ clubs were so much fun. I really recommend Tyee Middle School for all middle-school students in Bellevue.
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• A

• 1,001 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pacific Cascade Middle School

• Issaquah School District, WA
• 6-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: The school was great. I was in the orchestra program and the community, teacher, music program, concert, and resources availability was awesome. The school is very safe and the food is good and various. There are many sports and clubs to participate in, plus three awesome music programs (choir, orchestra, and band). The teachers are very nice, the classrooms are clean, the pep rallies are energetic. The school teaches great things and have a great curriculum. Students are very nice and respectful and the school has a great reputation.
Read 3 Reviews

• A

• 995 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Odyssey Multiage Program

• Bainbridge Island School District, WA
• 1-8

• A

• 125 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woodward Middle School

• Bainbridge Island School District, WA
• 7-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: Woodward Middle School challenges it's students to do the best they possibly can do, and helps them as much as possible. Woodward provides a safe, fun, happy, and challenging environment. Woodward helped me change from a D student to a advanced A student. It gives students as many chances to help out around the school as possible, weather that be doing after school film projects, or leadership skills Woodward will cover it. So if you are looking for a amazing school that your child will thrive in, then look no further than Bainbridge Island.
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• A

• 604 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Skyview Junior High School

• Northshore School District, WA
• 7-9
• 1 review

Alum: Skyview Junior High was a very nice school and I'm glad I got the chance to go there. I met some of my best friends and got to be in some of my favorite classes at this school. Plus, the campus is a nice size and easy to navigate.
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• A

• 1,036 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bellevue Christian School

• Private School
• Clyde Hill, WA
• PK, K-12
• 57 reviews

Parent: Bellevue Christian School has been a wonderful place for our family. We have had three children graduate and our youngest is a senior this year. The community at Bellevue Christian has been awesome! All our kids have been well prepared for College and our oldest two have graduated from college and have blossoming careers in the accounting field. Bellevue Christian is small enough for my kids to know all their teachers personally but not too small to be able to offer a rigorous academic program, athletics, arts, and so much more!
Read 57 Reviews

• A

• 1,050 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Islander Middle School

• Mercer Island School District, WA
• 6-8
• 1 review

• A

• 1,127 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chinook Middle School

• Bellevue School District, WA
• 6-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: The school had plenty of opportunities for motivated students to take advanced classes. Students were very well prepared for the rigors of high school courses, including AP classes. Teachers were generally both effective and caring, with few exceptions. The campus is beautiful, clean, and modern. Classes have access to computers in the computer lab and the library for any assignments that require their use. Food was standard school food - most of it bland, but some surprisingly okay. Unfortunately, there were defined cliques, but students could avoid interacting with them if they chose. Despite how incredibly rich many of the students were, the overall culture was friendly and accepting, at least to the extent one could expect from a middle school. Overall, my experience was positive.
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• A

• 978 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Lake Middle School

• Issaquah School District, WA
• 6-8

• A

• 939 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Leota Junior High School

• Northshore School District, WA
• 7-9
• 4 reviews

• A

• 849 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rose Hill Middle School

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

• A

• 863 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Beaver Lake Middle School

• Issaquah School District, WA
• 6-8
• 1 review

• A

• 836 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Timbercrest Junior High School

• Northshore School District, WA
• 7-9
• 6 reviews

Middle School Student: The teachers are amazing, and there are many nice people around. The office staff is very helpful and caring.
Read 6 Reviews

• A

• 751 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio