Private Schools

We are so grateful to have found this amazing school. We applied to some of the top schools in Seattle and we couldn't be happier with the choice we made. The teachers, curriculum, community, Friday Morning Meetings and the list goes on... is something to be cherished. If only we could stay through 8th grade. Thank you for a wonderful experience so far!

Exemplary school, facilities, teachers and community!! A+++

Strong college prep and college advising school. It is a great blend of STEM (they call it STREAM for science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts and math) and liberal arts.

Bets school ever. Nicest people

This is a wonderful,community. Best place I ever worked

Our family has had a great experience at this school and we are excited to continue to be part of the community for a few more years. The quality of teaching is absolutely amazing. There is so much creativity and joy in the learning process in all subjects. As you walk through the hallways and see the different class projects displayed on the walls, the arc of learning from pre-school to 5th grade is evident and great to see. Teachers are approachable, available and responsive. Feedback on how your child is doing is thorough and comes very regularly throughout the school year. We are also very grateful to attend a school that values social justice and equality. Children are taught to respect themselves and others, to resolve conflict and to respect differences. This happens in large and small ways all day, every day. This is truly a school where every child can just be who they are and will be cherished. As parents, our child is absolutely filled with joy every single day she is at Giddens. We love the mission of the school, the teachers, the other parents and the staff, but there is nothing better as a parent than to see your child bubble over with happiness because of her day at school.

No school in america should be religious. Its child abuse to send your kids to schools like this.

This is an Amazing school. Great academics and a great place to do work. A very welcoming and friendly staff. I love my teacher and really recommend this school to anyone out there.

God is here

It's a Christian environment

SJCS makes mensches.

We adore OLL. Wise, strong, caring teachers, staff, and leadership team. Evidence-based approach to education including literacy, with reasonable, level-headed approach to testing. Overarching emphasis on student independence, mental and spiritual health, public speaking, moral reasoning, creativity. Academic environment is strong, but not super high pressure. Parent community includes a bunch of bright, engaged, down-to-earth humans who are committed to providing a warm, approachable extended family for all kids.

Love it

Deeply committed, innovative teachers guided by a clear, forward-looking director of curriculum. Teachers and students are supported by an outstanding student-learning department that meets kids where they are and provides the tools for their success. Instructor compensation has recently caught up with peer schools, and instructors benefit from a solid teacher development program. Great facilities and no debt. Still a pretty WWTD community (white and well-to-do), but it's evolving. Diversity commitment is authentic, supported by financial aid, and the curriculum, teachers and staff truly honor all cultures, traditions, and families. Much more to say, given time and space, but bottom line is, we'd definitely do it all over again if given the choice.

A nice high school to go to back in the 1970s. I attended 4 years at this good high school.

Great preschool/prek program. Caring staff and excellent curriculum. Fullday program was right on-target for our little one.