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List Of Private Schools In Washington
''This lists private schools in the U.S. state of Washington. For a list of private schools in the U.S. capital Washington, D.C., see List of parochial and private schools in Washington, D.C.'' This is a list of private schools in Washington. As of the 2011-2012 school year, there were 517 approved private schools in the state of Washington.State of Washington: Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction"Sortable Listing of Private Schools by Public School District 2011-12." (Excel) Accessed on June 29, 2012. Adams County Othello *Mid Columbia Christian School *Saddle Mountain School Warden *Warden Hutterian SchoolAsotin County Clarkston *Holy Family School *The Ohana Education CenterBenton County Kenn ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington (state)
Washington (), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. Named for George Washington—the first U.S. president—the state was formed from the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in 1846, by the Oregon Treaty in the settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital; the state's largest city is Seattle. Washington is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Washington is the 18th-largest state, with an area of , and the 13th-most populous state, with more than 7.7 million people. The majority of Washington's residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area, the center of trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Schools
King's Schools is a private Christian school, Preschool through 12th grade, located in Shoreline, Washington. 98% of the graduates of King's High School go on to higher education. History King's was founded in 1950 by Mike and Vivian Martin. Originally called "King's Garden", the school's roots were in weekly Bible studies and fellowship meetings in the Martin's home. Controversy over Anti-LGBTQ stance In September 2019, it was revealed through multiple media sources around the globe that King's Schools (and their parent organization Crista Ministries), had hardened their stance on acceptance of homosexuality at the school. This policy required teachers to disavow same-sex relationships, both on the job and in their personal lives. It further required that they teach that homosexuality is “a result of the failure to worship God,” a belief that has little to no biblical support. Once notified of this policy, numerous teachers left of their own accord and more were forced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seabury School
Seabury School is an independent school for gifted children in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1989, Seabury is the only independent school in the South Puget Sound marketed towards intellectually advanced children. Seabury is a member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS) and the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC). Seabury serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grades on two campuses: pre-k to fifth in Northeast Tacoma (Browns Point), and six to eighth in downtown Tacoma. History In 1988, Barbara Field and Lee Woodworth Fisher founded the school with grades kindergarten through second and with plans for inclusion through grade six. After accumulating used furniture, materials and books, Field and Fisher rented a commercially zoned building on 51st Street NE near Commencement Bay in Northeast Tacoma. In September 1989, Seabury School opened with eighteen students, two teachers and parent volunteer aides. By September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma)
Bellarmine Preparatory School is a private, Roman Catholic, coeducational high school run by the USA West Province of the Society of Jesus in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is located in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Today it serves just over 900 students from the Greater Tacoma area, including Olympia, Gig Harbor, and Puyallup. It was founded in 1928 by the Jesuits. History Bellarmine was founded in 1928 as an all-boys school and became the second coeducational Jesuit school in the nation in 1974 after its merger with the schools Aquinas and St. Leo's. The date of the school's creation is commonly accepted to be 1928. However, Saint Leo's Grammar and High School and Aquinas Academy for girls were founded earlier (1912 and 1893, respectively). Philomathea, the parents club, predates Bellarmine as it was founded at St. Leo's before moving to the school during the merger. The first graduating class of Bellarmine was in 1929, with 19 students graduating. Campus The schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools is a private school in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is subdivided into Annie Wright Lower School (boys and girls in preschool through grade 5), Annie Wright Middle School (boys and girls in grades 6 to 8), Annie Wright Upper School for Girls (all-girls day and boarding programs for grades 9 to 12), and Annie Wright Upper School for Boys (all-boys day and boarding programs for grades 9 to 12). It was founded in 1884 by Charles Barstow Wright and Bishop John A. Paddock. It has an indoor pool; three gyms; science, design, and technology labs; art and music studios; theatre; outdoor gardens; play areas; athletic fields, and open spaces. The school is an accredited member of National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and a member of Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS), the International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC), and the Educational Records Bureau (ERB). Annie Wright is also a cer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cascade Christian Schools
Cascade Christian Schools (CCS) is a district of private schools in Pierce County, Washington, United States. They are three elementary school campuses in ( Puyallup, Frederickson, and the Sumner-Orting Valley) three early learning centers, and a junior high/high school, providing Christ-centered education for approximately 1700 students. Their motto is "To glorify God by providing an excellent Christ-centered education dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world". History Officially founded in 1992 by three church affiliated schools in Pierce County, Cascade Christian Schools began educating students in a nondenominational Christian environment in the fall of 1993. CCS had its first graduating class in the spring of 1994. Athletics Cascade Christian participates in 1A sports in the Nisqually league in football, baseball, wrestling, fastpitch, volleyball, track and field, cross-country, basketball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrysalis School (Woodinville, WA, US)
Chrysalis School is a private school in Woodinville, Washington, teaching grades K–12. Notable alumni *Megan Hilty, actress *Phoenix Jones, member of Rain City Superhero Movement *Brett McClure, Silver Medalist in gymnastics in the 2004 Olympics *Yina Moe-Lange, alpine ski racer in the 2010 Winter Olympics *Christian Niccum, luger in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics )'' , nations = 82 , athletes = 2,626 , events = 86 in 7 sports (15 disciplines) , opening = February 12, 2010 , closing = February 28, 2010 , opened_by = Governor General Michaëlle Jean , cauldron = Catriona Le May DoanNancy GreeneWayne Gret ... External linksChrysalis School {{authority control Private elementary schools in Washington (state) Private high schools in Washington (state) Schools in Woodinville, Washington Educational institutions established in 1983 1983 establishments in Washington (state) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School (formerly known as ''The Evergreen School for Gifted Children'') is an independent school in Shoreline, Washington, a northern suburb of Seattle, Washington, United States. Evergreen is an elementary-middle school that serves highly capable students from preschool to eighth grade. The school was founded in 1963 by Edith Christensen, with an initial enrollment of six children. Enrollment as of September 2005 was 392 students, with an average of 16 students per classroom. The Evergreen School is accredited by the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS) and the Northwest Association of Schools & Universities (NASCU). Academics Evergreen offers a set of special programs that include French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, as well as photography (digital), computer literacy, music, art and drama classes. German used to be offered, but it was phased out, and the 2013 8th graders were the last students to be taught German at the school. Eighth g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bush School (Washington)
The Bush School is the only independent private K–12 school in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1924 by Helen Taylor Bush, The Bush School today enrolls 580 students. As of 2020, school review website Niche ranks the Bush School as the best private K-12 school in Washington state and the 4th best private prep and high school in the Washington state. History In 1924, Helen Taylor Bush, a supporter of John Dewey's philosophy of progressive education, opened a preschool and kindergarten in her home to six students. In 1929, the school, having grown to six grades, the school was organized as a nonprofit corporation with a board of trustees. The Helen Bush School for Girls formally began in 1930. In 1941, Bush helped organize the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools, now called NWAIS. Gracemont became part of the Bush School campus in 1944. The house itself, plus the carriage house and the grounds, were transferred to Mrs. Bush by Grace Heffernan Arnold. Gracem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoreline Christian School (Shoreline, Washington)
Shoreline Christian School is a private Christian school located in Shoreline, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. The school serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade (PK–12). Shoreline Christian is affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church but students come from many other denominations. Mission statement Shoreline Christian School works in partnership with Christian families and their church to challenge students in preschool through high school: *To celebrate that all of creation belongs to God *To respond to God by developing their unique gifts and abilities *To live as dynamic and transforming influences for the glory of God History :''Reference:'' 1952: The school was founded in 1952 by the Christian Education Society of Seattle under the name of Calvin Christian School. The Rev. Watson Groen died in that year and the name of the school was changed to Watson Groen Christian School. The school began with students in grades 1–8 under the tutelage of the first teacher, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle Waldorf School is a private, Waldorf school serving grades preschool through 12 with an enrollment of 300 students. It was founded in 1980 and absorbed Hazel Wolf High School in 2007. The high school grades are located at Magnuson Park in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood; two of the kindergarten classes are held in Wallingford; and the other kindergarten class, preschool, grades 1–8, and the administration are located in Meadowbrook.PNAIS: Seattle Waldorf School Seattle Waldorf School is a Candidate Member School of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
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Seattle Jewish Community School
Seattle Jewish Community School, (SJCS), is an Independent school, independent, Egalitarianism, egalitarian Jews, Jewish day school from kindergarten through 5th grade, located in North Seattle, Washington (state), Washington, USA. The school is accredited by Northwest Association of Independent Schools, NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools), a member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools, and a member oPRIZMAH Center for Jewish Day Schools History Established in 1991 as Seattle Jewish Primary School, the school later expanded to 5th grade and changed its name to SJCS. SJCS was located at Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Washington), Congregation Beth Shalom, then Temple Beth Am, and the school purchased its current building on October 24, 2008. SJCS has had four Heads of School in its 19-year history. Debra J.G. Butler was the founding principal and served until 1995, establishing the school's primary division. Joyce Shane was head for a dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
