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#176 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 46% of private schools
Lakeside School
High School
14050 1ST AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Enrollment
875
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
875
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#176 of 381
In Seattle
#45 of 68
public schools
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Lakeside School
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About Lakeside School
Lakeside School is a private high school in Seattle, WA. Lakeside School serves approximately 875 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Lakeside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- WA avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Lakeside School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lakeside School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lakeside School compares to 123 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lakeside School (this school) | 6.5 |
| Ingraham High School | 8.1 |
| Olympic Hills Elementary School | 9.0 |
| James Baldwin Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Broadview-Thomson K-8 School | 8.7 |
| Hazel Wolf K-8 | 9.2 |
| Cedar Park Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Jane Addams Middle School | 7.7 |
| Nathan Hale High School | 6.8 |
| Olympic View Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Viewlands Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Sacajawea Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Cascadia Elementary | 9.5 |
| Robert Eagle Staff Middle School | 8.7 |
| John Rogers Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Wedgwood Elementary School | 8.5 |
| Daniel Bagley Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Whitman Middle School | 8.6 |
| Greenwood Elementary School | 9.7 |
| Eckstein Middle School | 8.0 |
| North Beach Elementary School | 8.7 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
14050 1ST AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lakeside School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ingraham High School (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Shorewood High School (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Shoreline), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVERGREEN SCHOOL Shoreline | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Ingraham High School Seattle | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Parkwood Elementary Shoreline | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| ST MATTHEW SCHOOL Seattle | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| James Baldwin Elementary School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Fircrest Residential Habilitation Shoreline | 1.0 mi | — |
| Ridgecrest Elementary Shoreline | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Olympic Hills Elementary School Seattle | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Hazel Wolf K-8 Seattle | 1.4 mi | 9.2 |
| SPRING ACADEMY Seattle | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Edwin Pratt Learning Center Shoreline | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Meridian Park Elementary School Shoreline | 1.6 mi | 9.5 |
| NORTHWEST SCHOOL DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING CHILDREN Shoreline | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SHORELINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Shoreline | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Shorecrest High School Shoreline | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Broadview-Thomson K-8 School Seattle | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Kellogg Middle School Shoreline | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Shorewood High School Shoreline | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Briarcrest Elementary Shoreline | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS Seattle | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,725
Median Home Value
$844,500
Median Rent
$1,856/mo
Population
43,807
College Educated
60.6%
Homeownership
45.7%
Avg Commute
28.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Median Age
37.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sehome High School Bellingham, WA | 6.5 |
| Bellingham High School Bellingham, WA | 6.6 |
| Fife High School Tacoma, WA | 6.4 |
| HOLY NAMES ACADEMY Seattle, WA | 6.6 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Burien, WA | 6.6 |
| Washougal High School Washougal, WA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakeside School
What grades does Lakeside School serve?
Lakeside School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lakeside School rank in WA?
Lakeside School ranks #176 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Lakeside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lakeside School a private school?
Yes, Lakeside School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lakeside School a religious school?
No, Lakeside School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 875
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 368-3600
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