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2020 High Schools with the Best Teachers in WashingtonAbout this List

Explore the public high schools with the best teachers serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and the Niche Academics Grade for the school. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Tesla STEM High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 77 reviews
    #1 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    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.
    Read 77 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 578 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Bainbridge High School

    • Bainbridge Island School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 245 reviews
    #2 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: I have loved my time at Bainbridge High School! The school is known for its rigor its wide variety of classes available. At this school every student is given the resources and tools they need not only to thrive in high school but also to prepare them for college and their future beyond. At the school you are surrounding by caring staff and students who create a welcoming learning environment. While the high rigor of this school can be challenging, my experience here has made it all worth it.
    Read 245 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,306 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Raisbeck Aviation High School

    • Highline School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 148 reviews
    #3 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: I enjoy going to school here. The environment is friendly and I feel like I fit in. Since this is a stem school, classes are based around math, science, and technology. Raisbeck lacks art classes and there's only one sports team here. We are required to have 1.5 Physical Education credits to graduate but we don't have a gym here so we have to make up those hours outside of school. Although the school is lacking in other activities, to make up for that we have a robotic team and I think it's pretty nice to have a sport that's related to stem. Another thing I like about the school is the community. Students are friendly to each other and the teachers care about their students and education.
    Read 148 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 410 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Woodinville High School

    • Northshore School District, WA
    • 10-12
    • 310 reviews
    #4 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Freshman: I came into this high school not knowing anyone. I was completely lost. I had no friends to come along with me to share this new adventure because this was my first time in the Northshore School District. However, the students at this school were very accepting. They helped guide me. The teachers here are also very nice. They are always willing to help. The only aspect Woodinville High School is lacking in is diversity, but overall, it's a great school!
    Read 310 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,468 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. International School

    • Bellevue School District, WA
    • 6-12
    • 87 reviews
    #5 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Sophomore: This school is well-known in the area for a reason. It is a very good academic school, and it is great for those looking for a tighter-knit community. It is public; however you must enter a lottery to get in, and only 85 students per grade are allowed, plus siblings. The school itself is old, but it is scheduled for reconstruction in the next few years. The teachers are good, and you build relationships with them as you have them multiple years in a row. You should put your student into the lottery just to see if you get in, because you have to get very lucky!
    Read 87 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 578 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. International Community School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 6-12
    • 80 reviews
    #6 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    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.
    Read 80 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 440 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Inglemoor High School

    • Northshore School District, WA
    • 10-12
    • 428 reviews
    #7 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Inglemoor Highschool is a place of many different groups striving towards academic achievement. The school is an IB focused school but even those who do not participate are capable of having an experience they won’t forget. The teachers drive you towards success and do so with smiles and encouragement. While the homework load may be larger and more difficult than other schools, the difficulty will leave college feeling like a breeze as you have been properly prepared for it. The community stands out in spite of the heavy academic focus and there are groups of people for everyone who looks to create long term friends and memories. Overall it is a very good school with very few flaws.
    Read 428 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,400 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Eastlake High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 432 reviews
    #8 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: I absolutely loved attending at EHS. EHS has an atmosphere unlike any other school you will find. The teachers and students value and practice a tight family environment where everyone can feel safe to fail as well as to be successful! The school has a wonderful leadership program that works tirelessly to bring the students together through epic spirit weeks, assemblies, and an incoming student program. The academics are competitive and offer a plethora of different, interesting, and challenging classes. There are multiple opportunities to take AP classes for college credit as well as multiple fun electives. The sports program also has incredible coaches and high values. I ran XC and Track and felt immediately that I had found a family away from home. The athletes worked incredibly hard and I always knew that the coaches cared about my progress as well as my physical and mental wellbeing. Overall, Eastlake was a blast to attend.
    Read 432 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,783 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Liberty Senior High School

    • Issaquah School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 279 reviews
    #9 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Parent: One of the top rated schools in the area -- and for good reason! The staff, students and facilities are top notch. This school has a great sense of community that takes pride in their academics and athletics. Liberty continually raises the bar higher each passing year and is consistently ranked evenly with its other Issaquah high school peers.
    Read 279 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,296 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Issaquah High School

    • Issaquah School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 312 reviews
    #10 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: With lots of extracurricular options and the option to start a club, every student has an opportunity to find their place at IHS. The campus was recently reconstructed but a downside is the parking lot. The school has 2,700+ students, most of which drive to school but the campus parking situation only has space for a few hundred cars. This makes many drivers, including myself, need to park off site making for a minimum of a 7 minute walk to school. The campus is located in the heart of Issaquah's beautiful mountains. Other than the location, the best part of IHS is the pride. The school's culture is rich with traditions, some date back to its start in 1901. Every gameday, the bleachers of Gary Moore stadium are packed with students cheering in rain or shine. Although the school's spirit is strong, our sports programs aren't great. Our football team is notoriously weak and has been for a while. That's how most Eagle teams are but it doesn't look like that's affected our school pride.
    Read 312 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 2,329 Students
    • 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Newport Senior High School

    • Bellevue School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 304 reviews
    #11 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    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 304 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,790 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Bellevue High School

    • Bellevue School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 173 reviews
    #12 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Bellevue High School is constantly pushing its students towards excellence. Surrounded by caring staff, Bellevue High provides many valuable resources and has amazing teachers that help prepare students for life beyond high school. Within recent years, Bellevue High has made a greater effort to be a community once again. However, while this sense of community is strong among a select few sports, many other sports and programs are ignored. The entire school gathers for football games and boy’s basketball, yet few flock to the theater productions or girl’s lacrosse. Being a part of the Bellevue High School community is wonderful and anyone can fit into it, but I do hope that the community continues to grow in the years to come. As a student at Bellevue High School, I learned key skills that help me in all aspects of life. I learned to understand different perspectives and how to manage my time. Bellevue High teaches students the skills they need to suceed in various aspects of life.
    Read 173 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,633 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Orcas Island High School

    • Orcas Island School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 16 reviews
    #13 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: Orcas is a school with great teachers in small and close-knit community. The school has many different and new courses that they offer. Students and staff are very friendly and make it a great environment. It is a small school, but that doesn't mean anything about the education that is offered here.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 123 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Olympia High School

    • Olympia School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 364 reviews
    #14 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Freshman: As a freshman entering Olympia High School I was terrified. After watching teen movies that always portray high school as a nightmare full of mean girls, drug addicts, and jocks I was pleasantly surprised when I attended freshmen orientation. The teachers are other students were so kind and inviting. All the bad thoughts about high school seemed to vanish and the more excited I got! One critic I had about the freshmen orientation was that unfortunately we didn't get our schedules until after we took the tour of the school so I ended up walking aimlessly around the halls on the first day...but everything was fine because they had many upperclassmen that were offering to help me find my classes. Overall Olympia High School is an amazing school that has helped become less shy and open to try new things.
    Read 364 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,833 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Hanford High School

    • Richland School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 333 reviews
    #15 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Sophomore: Hanford is the school that provides you with many opportunities ranging from letting your voice be heard to even starting your own little club. The teacher’s there make the school a very welcoming environment that allows students to be themselves, I really enjoy being part of our falcon family! What I mostly love about Hanford is that we have our AVID program which I am proud to be a part of, AVID is a college rediness class that gives you the opportunity too mentally and physically prepare for college. They give us the opportunity to visit colleges around our area and help us find the college for us, I am thankful to be a part of our community we have in our school!
    Read 333 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 2,009 Students
    • 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Interlake Senior High School

    • Bellevue School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 342 reviews
    #16 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Freshman: I just completed my freshman year at Interlake and I absolutely loved it. Although Interlake is known as the "IB school" and is considered academically focused, we still have super fun clubs and athletics. The teachers there are amazing. They seem to really care about you and your challenges in high school and are SUPER friendly. AP exams are pretty big in our school. To prepare for these exams, some teachers host review sessions on weekend at school in order to prepare you more for the exams. Yeah, so teachers are great! The administration can be kind of rude once in a while, but most of the time they help you with whatever. All in all, Interlake is a fantastic school with a great, supportive community.
    Read 342 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 1,653 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. CAM Academy

    • Battle Ground School District, WA
    • 3-12
    • 97 reviews
    #17 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Middle School Student: I am a student at CAM Academy, currently. I have been going to this school ever since third grade. That's four years now! CAM is good and the teachers teach great. You can tell they work hard and want you to have the best experience at CAM. Unlike other schools, when you ask an urgent or tricky question and want some help, the teachers will take their time to stop what they're doing and help you work out the problem you are struggling with. These people want you to be ready for college. There are little rules that come by, you must keep your grades mostly in the B's and A's section, every once in a while you get picked to take the lunch bins back to the classroom or clean tables. Not too bad. I suggest you go to CAM, there is no bullying and everyone there wants the best for you.
    Read 97 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
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    • 555 Students
    • 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Skyline High School

    • Issaquah School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 441 reviews
    #18 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Skyline High School is a very rigorous learning environment. They offer IB courses and IB diploma in place of AP classes. They also offer running start where you can get college credit or obtain a full associates degree by the time you graduate college. Overall, skyline has many educational opportunities. However, skyline’s students are extremely stressed and anxious and the environment is not good for developing as a person.
    Read 441 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A-
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    • 2,203 Students
    • 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. St. John & Endicott High School

    • St. John School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 16 reviews
    #19 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Sophomore: St. John High School is an above average high school for a small town. There is a variety of clubs offered including jazz band, knowledge bowl, FBLA, FFA, and chess club. Most of the teachers in St. John have been teaching there for many years and therefore are well known with the families that have lived in St. John for generations. Ms. Brown is an amazing school counselor and all of the teachers are driven to make sure that the students have an opportunity to succeed. In track nearly all of participants qualified to compete in state.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
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    • 86 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Redmond High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 392 reviews
    #20 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: This is a great school with excellent teachers and awesome school spirit! There are lots of clubs and sports that you can join. The teachers do a fantastic job of preparing students to attend college, for the most part (there's always some teacher that isn't that great at any school).
    Read 392 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
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    • 1,915 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Oakesdale High School

    • Oakesdale School District, WA
    • 6-12
    • 11 reviews
    #21 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: The things that I like about Oakesdale High School are the small town community and how everyone knows everyone. Students, teachers, staff, and community members are all so kind to each other and this town is basically a second family to everyone. There's always someone right next to you or someone that has your back if you need help or need someone to talk to. Some things that may need to change about Oakesdale High School is one family can't run everything and that there's more to sports than last names and just because you have a certain last name shouldn't mean anything and everyone should have the same changes. Also, there should be more college readiness and more help or tutoring for students that need it... yes the teachers are willing to help but they won't do it for a long time and some students need extra help. Also, more understanding should be shown throughout the school because some kids can't focus well, and have trouble when it comes to school work.
    Read 11 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 41 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. North Central High School

    • Spokane School District, WA
    • 7-12
    • 191 reviews
    #22 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: This is my 3rd year at North Central High School, and I can already tell you it has already been a tremendous. Though I am a junior I am sad to leave this great school. Thinking about moving on to a huge & expensive thing we call "College" makes me a little nervous. My high school is not only amazing in academics, but filled with spirit! I’ve learned so much about myself and so much about life. I learned what the words family, love, betrayal, law and life meant. All these events changed me, and I’m glad they happened because I wouldn’t have learned all these lessons. My personality hasn’t changed; I’m still a carefree girl, just with a little more wisdom and a lot more strength.
    Read 191 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,492 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Vashon Island High School

    • Vashon Island School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 131 reviews
    #23 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: I had a wonderful experience attending high school here! The small class sizes allow students to have a very impactful relationship with their teachers. The environment is relaxed yet intentional in prioritizing students' education and health. Some people did not appreciate the smallness of the school, as one persons' business eventually becomes everyones'. But if you don't have a problem with this, you won't have a problem with VHS!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
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    • 594 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Lewis & Clark High School

    • Spokane School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 283 reviews
    #24 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Lewis and Clark is a great high school. The unique open campus and one lunch schedule gives every student extra time for clubs and help from teachers in classes. It’s possible and encouraged to be a part of many different communities within LC. The english, math, and drama departments are superb! The only issue is some lack of care from students in the environment of the school, specifically during lunch when food is left on the ground as the bell rings for 4th period.
    Read 283 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
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    • 1,884 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Northshore Home School Networks

    • Northshore School District, WA
    • K-12
    • 13 reviews
    #25 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: They are very helpful and want to help you succeed and prepare yourself for college. They always ask if you need any resources or if you need any help with the assignments you're working on. They'll make time to meet with you if you and/or your grade is struggling before the semester is over. It's a great place to go if traditional high school just isn't the right fit for somebody. The teachers and staff there are all super nice and friendly, it more makes you want to be there than regular high school.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 150 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Eastside Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Sammamish, WA
    • 6-12
    • 94 reviews

    Parent: My daughter just started middle school at Eastside Catholic and I only have good things to say! She was accepted with open arms from the students and has become very involved in the school even though it is only a few months into the school year. The academics far exceed those in our local public school. We, as parents, feel that we made the best decision for our child.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 865 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Epiphany School

    • Private School
    • Seattle, WA
    • PK, K-5
    • 7 reviews

    Parent: Passionate, wise, and exceptional faculty who view teaching as a vocation--not just a job--connect with your children at each stage. Epiphany is a school with a long history in the Madrona neighborhood and was the first school to have an in-house Learning Skills program. The community is inclusive and supports diversity of all kinds. BOT, Faculty, and Families are committed to actively extend its reach and draw from broader communities. The specialists are phenomenal and offer enrichment and unique experiences--Fit for Life, for example--that are unrivaled in Seattle independent schools. A recent rigorous review and thoughtful redesign of Math, Social-Emotional Learning, and English Language Arts have students being challenged in an environment of high expectations, thoughtful supports, and lots of joy.
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    • 236 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Northshore Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Everett, WA
    • PK, K-8
    • 11 reviews

    Parent: I have been involved with Northshore as a parent for 4 years now. Our family has been blessed in so many ways by the teachers, administrators and families that are part of this wonderful organization. We expected that our children would receive a great education, dedicated teachers in a supportive environment: we didn't expect that Northshore would become like extended family. Northshore grows families in more ways than just educationally. We are a tribe and I couldn't imagine sending my kids anywhere else.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 813 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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