The Northwest School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- 6-12
- Seattle, WA
- 40 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA-
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$36,575
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$60,485
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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The Northwest School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
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Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
506
- 0%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses
Teachers
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- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.7 responses
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- 86%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.7 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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What a unique place! The school year is broken up into five sections, called "Quints" (rather than semesters or trimesters). This follows the natural breaks caused by holidays anyway, so the result is just that you never have to pick back up the exact same material after a long vacation. And it allows the teachers to cover a lot more ground in less time. Amazing arts programs, small class sizes, kick-ass teachers who care a lot about making the world a better place.
The Northwest School is a rare find. Idealism about the role and purpose of education is a distinguishing quality of the school. It is an intentional community that values individual contribution and intellectual courage. Kids are celebrated for who they are and encouraged to try new things. They are scholars, athletes, artists, explorers, and activists – one and all. This approach develops critical thinkers who know themselves from the inside out. The faculty are brilliant! Not only great teachers, they are mentors and guides who care deeply about each and every child. We are grateful that both of our girls have had the opportunity to learn and grow in this magical learning environment with caring, compassionate faculty.
Our family has two children attending the Northwest School. Both girls started at 6th graders, the oldest will graduate this spring, the younger will enter the upper school this next Fall. Our family are firm supporters of the school for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, is the excellent caliber of both the administration, and more importantly the staff. Each and everyone of the teachers we have experienced at the NWS have been stellar. The focus on academics is strong, but infused in the cross curricular studies are social justice, inclusion, and self-expression. We couldn't be happier!