2023 Best Schools in Shoreline

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  107 reviews

Sophomore: Most of the rumors and stereotypes you hear about this school and its students are true -- one reviewer mentioned the school's reputation as a pressure cooker and I could not agree more. Homework load is roughly a couple hours a day depending on your classes. As expected, the academic rigor is far greater than the average public school, however things are not perfect. Administration is thoughtful and seems to provide teachers with adequate support, but you'll begin to notice that student sentiment is sometimes disregarded, no matter how popular the idea is. Students are incredibly competitive as expected, and the school takes any sort of cheating incredibly seriously. Teachers can be quite accomodating, but it varies. You'll notice that friend groups are primarily based around race, with a few exceptions. In short -- almost the dream school for academics, and pretty average in the social scene.... Read 107 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 876

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Kirkland, WA•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  21 reviews

Parent: The teachers really care about each student's individual progress. The education is amazing, and there are so many opportunities to explore what are students interested in. They are taught by very qualified teachers who are clearly passionate about what they do. There are a lot of clubs ,plenty of sports you can try. Independent and self-driven students can really thrive here.my daughter loves and enjoy EPS.... Read 21 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

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  111 reviews

Senior: Seattle Academy has provided me with not only the education of a life time, but the experience of one as well. Whether it’s through affinity groups that allow me to feel comfortable with my multiracial identity, clubs that are led by students to ensure you have peers who relate to you, or even just the basic electives run by the school, my time at SAAS has taught me so much and has allowed me to grow into the person I am today. Through the guidance of Seattle Academy, I have traveled out of the country to the depths of Yukon Canada, I have led clubs that required me to step out of my comfort zone and later allowed me to rediscover who I am, and finally, I was able to evolve through the school and make friends who I now consider my family. Overall, I have accomplished beyond anything that I ever imagined I could during my time at SAAS. Though my school is not perfect, there’s nothing I would change. My experience at SAAS has made me who I am, and my forever thankful for it.... Read 111 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,115

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• 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 4.3 out of 5  69 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 69 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 452

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Northshore School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  56 reviews

Freshman: Overall, North Creek is pretty great. Good choice of classes, beautiful campus (very well maintained and super sustainable). Everyone there is pretty nice. The only complaint I have… are the teachers. This obviously differs from person to person, and I’m only in my freshman year, but I really haven’t had a good experience with a lot of teachers, and I can say that I’m speaking for a lot of people. I think that they need to do a better job with hiring teachers that are suited for their jobs and a better job monitoring them. Now I know that this may be difficult, but I think that there are plenty of ways to fix this issue. We do a couple of surveys every once in a while, and I think including one for feedback for teachers would definitely be something they should do. Another thing I’d like to mention that from my experience had been really outstanding is the counselors and administration. They do an amazing job at supporting students, and have a great system. Anyways, that’s it. Go jags!... Read 56 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,763

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  103 reviews

Parent: Our daughter was very well prepared for college and was supported by the administration and faculty to get accepted and attend her first choice university. This school is academically rigorous. Students tend be be high achievers with high intellectual capacity. The athletic program is strong. The athletic program supports high performing athletes. Socially, it is not for the faint of heart for girls.... Read 103 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  260 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 260 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 570

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  216 reviews

Senior: I loved the community at Bishop Blanchet. Being involved in a variety of extracurriculars, and attending them as well, allowed me to meet various groups of people. From swim team to psychology club to taking rigorous courses, and attending sports games I was able to connect with so many people at my school. Along with this, the teachers do an amazing job at teaching and being available for help when the material was difficult. Many times throughout my four years at Bishop Blanchet they would also send out surveys to check in on students throughout the year and receive feedback on what they were doing well and what they could do better. I felt like the teachers and staff wanted me to succeed and continued to improve the courses and day-to-day school life because they truly cared about their students.... Read 216 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 854

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Clyde Hill, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  73 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 73 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,050

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  25 reviews

Parent: We have a 9th grader at the Seattle Waldorf High School, and it is a hidden gem! Our bright kid with learning differences, for whom we struggled for years to find a good school fit, is at long last thriving. I am impressed with the ability the SWS teachers to creatively integrate high level concepts and hands on learning in order to offer a rich curriculum across the arts and sciences. Although we were not specifically seeking out a Waldorf learning environment, we appreciate the school's underpinning in the humanities and the nurturing environment which values the contributions of each student. Instead of approaching academics in a cookie cutter fashion, SWHS teaches students to integrate and synthesize knowledge across disciplines, setting them up to become curious lifelong learners. There is also a genuine respect and appreciation for diversity of expression, which helps all the kids feel accepted. I am so happy to have found this school for our kid!... Read 25 reviews

• grade A

• Students 318

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Seattle Public Schools, WA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 212

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Mercer Island School District, WA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 414

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  151 reviews

Senior: I started at King's in 7th grade and had a very difficult transition. Most of the kids had been there since pre-K and it was hard to find my place. I eventually made friends and played football and ran track. I loved the athletics at King's but, the best part of the school is the teachers. They truly care and love the students.... Read 151 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,346

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Everett, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  94 reviews

Senior: My time at Archbishop Murphy High School was absolutely amazing! I met some of the best teachers and administrators here. When I first stepped onto AMHS's campus, I felt like I was home. The environment is very welcoming; you will never feel like an outsider. Class sizes are small and perfect. The resources I had at my hands were great. If I did not have the Academic Resource Center, I would have felt lost. They truly helped me feel more confident in myself that I could achieve my goals. I will never forget the experience I had at Archbishop Murphy High School.... Read 94 reviews

• grade A

• Students 432

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  384 reviews

Junior: The teachers and student body do their best to make the school life fun, friendly, and safe for all students. The coursework for AP and Honors classes while larger are assisted by genuine teachers who are there to help. There are many places to sit and relax on campus and lunch is open, meaning you can leave campus and come back. The schedule is split in half with three classes per day with Wednesday being a shorter day and all of your classes. There are three main buildings, the theater, main building and gym. There are also large lab rooms for sciences and a second-floor library and a field on the upper campus. There are tons of clubs, sports, activities and SC traditions that not only make the school unique but fun. That is not to say there aren't issues. There have been conflicts and protest on various problems this year including budget cuts and conflict between student government and the disgruntled student body. Due to this, SC is working to cultivate a conversation.... Read 384 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,495

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Seattle Public Schools, WA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 514

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Seattle, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  90 reviews

Senior: O'Dea High School is a unique experience and is something that I can say is the best thing that's ever happened to me. You get four things which I value most in one high school and that is, great academics, great sports, brotherhood and opportunity. One exceptional part of O'Dea is the athletic programs. If you're from the state of Washington, the number one thing O'Dea is known for is their success in all sports. The coaches not only set up players for success on the field/court, etc., they set them up for life and the next level. I am so grateful to be apart of two athletic programs at the school. Another factor that makes O'Dea excellent is the brotherhood. Since O'Dea is an all boys school, the time that's spent getting to know one another is unmatched. Everyone is viewed as brothers and treats everyone with respect, in the classroom, out of the classroom, or anywhere else. It's an experience that's truly one of a kind and unique and one that I can say I'm proud to been apart of.... Read 90 reviews

• grade A

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: The team approach at helping students that are struggling. I love how involved the principle is at our school. She Rocks!!!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 442

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 443

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  474 reviews

Junior: Shorewood High school has so far been a great experience. My teachers are great, they support and encourage students to reach out and ask for anything. There is some diversity in the student population but I wish I could see much more diversity in their faculty. In an effort to be more inclusive, Shorewood recently changed its mascot from “Thunderbirds” to “Stormrays” because of the cultural appropriation to the Native American community. Even though it is a state law in Washington to change mascots that are offensive to another community, it’s good to see Shorewood taking action and quickly making that change.... Read 474 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,523

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Very happy with the education our kids are receiving at Brookside. They are happy, enjoy going to school, and have formed great relationships with students and teachers alike.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 392

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Shoreline School District, WA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 366

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1