2022 Best schools in Bellevue

• Redmond, WA•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  91 reviews

Freshman: It is an amazing experience to go to Overlake! Coming in as a new student, it was amazing how inclusive the students and faculty are. The teachers hold office hours and really want you to succeed. They even write extensive recommendations for outside school projects and applications. The teachers are honestly amazing and the coursework is challenging. For more advanced student they offer Honors and AP classes and the teachers will always push you regardless. The student body is amazing and since the campus is large you meet people from multiple different grades. A wide range of electives, clubs and hangout spots make the Overlake experience one to remember.... Read 91 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 529

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Kirkland, WA•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: EPS is a great school for students who are willing to work hard for a supportive atmosphere. It is very heavy on homework and finals, but the teachers are supportive and flexible. They do not have an expansive sports program, but the sport teams offered are very supported and have great team dynamic. It has a learning disabilities center with Guided Study Hall and accommodation organizing and is therefore an outstanding school for students with learning disabilities.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 428

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  69 reviews

Parent: UPrep has been such a great place for our family. Our sons began in 6th grade and while they are very different students, they each found great friends and lots of ways to engage and learn at UPrep. UPrep’s fantastic teachers have created a culture where kids feel free to experiment with new things. Academics are both rigorous and collaborative so it feels really positive rather than overly competitive. The school embraces cutting edge curriculum like their intensives program where kids spend 3 weeks focusing completely on one area of study. The athletics program has an inclusive no-cut policy. The parent/guardian community is welcoming and we have enjoyed volunteering and making lots of lasting friendships. Finally, the outstanding college counseling office expertly guided our son successfully through the college search process! So clearly we love UPrep and highly recommend it!... Read 69 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 628

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Lake Washington School District, WA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  94 reviews

Senior: As a rising senior, I know that my education at ICS has shaped me into the person I am. From 6th grade to the present, ICS has continued to challenge and engage me with its rigorous coursework (all honors classes). Each year builds upon what I have learned in the previous years, which has allowed me to excel in my classes. The teachers are amazing and dedicated to what they do. Although I may have missed out on some of the larger social aspects associated with a larger school, the small community at ICS is fun to be a part of, as you get to know everyone on an individual basis, including teachers, fellow students, and underclassman over the course of 6 years. There are lots of opportunities for mentorship and leadership with the clubs and activities here as well. ICS isn't the right school for everyone, but it definitely is for me and I'm glad I go here!... Read 94 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 412

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  81 reviews

Senior: Bush feels like a small liberal arts college in Seattle. And the academics feel like college too! Round table discussions, experience project learning, high teacher to student ratio.... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 629

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  105 reviews

Junior: I am a junior at SAAS and I love it. I have been at SAAS since middle school. The amazing science and arts electives are something that is unique to here. I can take neuroscience right after ceramics right after psychology if I want! Theater and visual arts are particularly strong. All academic classes have different levels to them so that each student can choose how much they would like to challenge themselves. The most challenging classes are American Studies (joint Honors English/Honors History) and Advanced Chemistry. The teachers are great and have diverse teaching styles, so there's always someone who teaches the way you learn. While SAAS has excellent sports teams (soccer, volleyball, golf, and ultimate frisbee are the strongest), the school doesn't revolve around sports like a traditional high school. The college prep is amazing, they have answered all of my questions incredibly well and I have total faith in them going into college applications. I've enjoyed my time at SAAS!... Read 105 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,050

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bellevue School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  396 reviews

Senior: The IB program adds lots of competition to this school. There is a lot of competition for being the best. Students are very exhausted because of IB and AP classes, especially the AP and IB tests in May. There are a couple teachers I really like, their personalities are friendly, but some have good personalities but not the best qualities in a teacher. They get easily distracted with other students and it is hard to stay focused in that learning environment. One of my favorite parts of Interlake High School is the Horticulture program. We host plant sales 3 times a year and students get the opportunity to have work experience by picking up shifts at the plant sales. We complete work orders every week, and it is a great way to contribute to our community and learn about our earth and gardening, especially the business side of the horticulture industry. Our teacher is supportive and she makes the learning environment enjoyable.... Read 396 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,654

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  67 reviews

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 67 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 452

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Bellevue School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  345 reviews

Senior: Overall, I have had a great experience at Newport! We are extremely academically-focused, and we are known for our excellent work ethic. We have neat educational opportunities and programs like Aids Student Peer Educators at Newport (ASPEN), DECA, CISCO, Teaching Academy, Culinary Arts classes, and many more. Students are also very involved in student leadership and clubs which I love. Last year, there were complaints that the administration did not care for the well-being of the student body and instead only cared about our grades and how well our test scores made the school look. There have been fewer complaints this year, but I have not seen any real changes in the administration's attitude towards students.... Read 345 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,766

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Redmond, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  78 reviews

Parent: This school has provided our three children an incredible foundation since preschool. Our children are now in 5th, 3rd and 1st grade and have developed a love for learning in all aspects of the curriculum. The community is incredibly special and the administration and faculty deeply cares for students and it show each & every day. Navigating school through this covid era is not easy, but the school has done an incredible job to continue the mission, education and social and emotional needs of students. Highly recommend!... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 908

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Bellevue School District, WA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  93 reviews

Senior: International School was amazing! It being a very small school compared to others in the district, a sense of community was formed between each grade. Everyone knew each other and we were able to talk to anyone! It was an amazing 7 years!... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 590

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Bellevue, WA•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  55 reviews

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

• grade A+

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Bellevue School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  200 reviews

Senior: At Bellevue High School, I always felt that my dreams were possible if I worked hard. I was continuously exposed to opportunity, and I’m grateful for the support shown by teachers and fellow Wolverines. Bellevue High created a driven community with students who pushed me to be my best self, and this geared me on a path towards higher education. The curriculum at Bellevue High has prepared its students for College, while also, leaving room for students to enjoy extracurricular, and school events. Thank you, Bellevue!... Read 200 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,526

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  99 reviews

Senior: Seattle Prep is a great place with a tight-knit community. For the most part, the teachers are committed to helping you succeed, and there are some truly amazing students and teachers. However, the Prep administration tends to not listen to concerns of their students. This is mostly NOT TRUE of individual teachers, but it is especially true of the administration. Also, they boast of diversity, yet aren’t diverse at all and don’t seem inclined to do anything to change that. Personally, I enjoyed my experience here, but there are definitely problems that need to be fixed.... Read 99 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 720

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  256 reviews

Parent: My daughter grew from a fourth grader wanting to attend Holy Names Academy because its building looked like Hogwarts, to a rising ninth grader wanting to attend for the all-girls academic excellence, to now a high school senior with a nuanced understanding of an all-girls high school experience. Her confidence and sense of self as a young woman has grown impressively. The faculty and staff transitioned to 100% online during the pandemic without skipping a beat, and bent over backwards to accommodate the students during the many months of online school. Our experience has been wonderful!... Read 256 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 660

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Sammamish, WA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  138 reviews

Freshman: Eastside Catholic is a very welcoming school. I found the teachers very helpful, funny and kind. I understood concepts well and I enjoyed every day at school! The course selection is amazing and includes an array of subjects. I like the college readiness classes such as the UWHS classes. I found many classmates who were sweet and accepting of everyone. I liked Health class as it taught us many helpful strategies to tackle addiction, mental health, and improve overall wellbeing. I liked the fact that there were posters in the bathroom and on the walls which gave students information about mental health and how to seek help. I love school assemblies because they are filled with school spirit and fun games. I greatly appreciate the service opportunities given by Eastside Catholic because it really helps me find volunteer activities that I enjoy and love doing. I also appreciate how easy it is to talk to counselors and the staff at Student Services for whatever questions I might have.... Read 138 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Issaquah School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  366 reviews

Senior: The school was verry accepting of all cultural backgrounds. They encouraged sharing and embracing different beliefs then your own in order to build better connections with peers. They also had great outreach programs following the quarantine online year for students who were suffering/ struggling with returning. IHS was adamant in pushing students towards success by providing equal opportunities for student. Along with pursuing higher education like Xello college and beyond plans, mock interviews, running start programs, AP and Honor classes, and a wide variety of career focused classes (culinary, digital art, photography, Engineering, Law, coding etc).... Read 366 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,504

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Lake Washington School District, WA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Words cannot describe how much I loved this school. Having gone to 3 other elementary schools (the last one definitely not being my favorite), it was a big relief for me having attended this school in my last year of elementary. I can definitely see why they're rated the best public elementary school in Washington...they really live up to their fame. There's a lot of good diversity, the students are super nice and friendly, the teachers are so helpful, and the staff is just so kind. Only thing I'd change would be the separation of Quest (Gifted) and GenEd (general education.) Having been a Quest student myself, I can definitely tell you that while socializing, Questies hang out with mostly other Questies and vice versa. In fact, I don't think I had even one GenEd friend the whole school year. Overall this is such an amazing school. I definitely recommend it, and it's tied for my favorite elementary school I went to (which is surprising since I went to top-rated schools a lot.)... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 504

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  209 reviews

Junior: As a rising junior, I've had my fair share of experiences and change within my high school. Bishop Blanchet was very adaptive with the online learning system during my first year and prepared me for my sophomore year. Since I've been back in person, I've gotten the chance to participate in more clubs and extracurriculars ranging from the arts to academic clubs. As a college preparatory school, I would rank Bishop Blanchet's curriculum fairly high because of the courses offered and the teachers there. However, Blanchet is missing one key factor, the opportunity of enrolling in running start or any other dual enrollment program. A change I would like to see at Bishop Blanchet is a change in their diversity and inclusivity strategies. Although this school focuses heavily on advertising its community as diverse and accepting, the ways in which implement these ideas aren't always effective.... Read 209 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 854

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Mercer Island, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: NYHS has been a great choice for our son. We love the small class size, which enables each student to receive the full attention of every teacher. The teachers are excellent and the course offerings are challenging and adaptive to the interests of the students and faculty. In a small school, teachers are able to request and read multiple drafts of every essay, fostering the development of high level writing skills. The teachers make themselves available during lunch or after school, ensuring that students with questions are able to have them answered in a timely manner. The campus itself feels like comfortable home, with beautiful and inviting spaces both indoors and out, and even space to garden and raise chickens and bees! The school is deeply invested in college prep, and is highly interactive with parents in supporting the application process. We could not be more pleased with the education our son is receiving, both the Judaics and the general education components, at NYHS.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 53

• Student-teacher ratio 2:1

• Issaquah School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  311 reviews

Junior: My experience at Liberty High School has been very fun. The teachers are friendly, engaging, and push you to do your best. Although this is the smallest populated high school in the Issaquah School District, the facilities and the overall size of the school could be improved. Overall great experience!... Read 311 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,509

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Issaquah School District, WA•

• K-5

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 522

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Bellevue School District, WA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.81 out of 5  233 reviews

Senior: I love how inclusive and diverse my school is. There isn’t much cliquey-ness among people who participate in different activities, and many people do sports as well as music or technology extracurriculars. Although we may still need to work on school spirit, our school definitely has a sense of community despite us not having a winning record in a few sports. The music and theatre departments are phenomenal! If you or someone you know wants to be in a high quality performing arts program where anyone can succeed if they work hard, Sammamish High is the place to be. We have 4 award winning choirs and one of the best high school campuses in the state. We also have a hiphop club, environmental activism club, robotics club, glee club, etc. Robotics went to the Worlds competition about a year or two ago, which is a hige achievement. Our school even has a Glassblowing class in a brand new studio! The school just got rebuilt 4-5 years ago, so the campus is beautiful, practical, and useful.... Read 233 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,246

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Lake Washington School District, WA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 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.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Clyde Hill, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  71 reviews

Parent: We never dreamed our 3 kids (1st, 5th and 7th grades) would attend private school, but Covid quickly changed that, so we decided to look into it more. I would encourage others to do the same. You never know until you get all the details and take a tour what is possible. What do you have to lose? Now our eyes are opened to a new world that fits our family so well! We were fitting in less and less in the changing public school culture and academics, at BCS our family feels at home, equipped and cared for. It feels natural. Our kids are noticed, loved and guided by quality staff and teachers. They found friends quickly and now have less social anxiety and more focus. They keep asking if they can stay, and of course, our answer is YES!... Read 71 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,050

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1