Very Good
#51 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 13% of private schools
The Bear Creek School
School
8905 208TH AVE NE, Redmond, WA 98053
Enrollment
676
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
676
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#51 of 381
In Redmond
#3 of 7
public schools
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The Bear Creek School
School in Redmond · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School is a private school in Redmond, WA. The Bear Creek School serves approximately 676 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. The Bear Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- WA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, The Bear Creek School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Bear Creek 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 The Bear Creek School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Redmond, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Bear Creek School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Emily Dickinson Elementary | 8.8 |
| Explorer Community School | 8.1 |
| Evergreen Middle School | 8.7 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary | 8.8 |
| Timberline Middle School | 7.9 |
| Albert Einstein Elementary | 9.5 |
| Redmond High School | 8.0 |
| Horace Mann Elementary | 9.3 |
| Redmond Elementary | 9.1 |
| Old Redmond Schoolhouse | 6.2 |
| Ella Baker Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Nikola Tesla STEM High School | 8.5 |
| Redmond Middle School | 8.0 |
| Louisa May Alcott Elementary | 8.9 |
| Contractual Schools | — |
| Clara Barton Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Norman Rockwell Elementary | 8.4 |
| John J. Audubon Elementary | 8.8 |
| Benjamin Rush Elementary | 9.0 |
| Sunrise Elementary | 9.5 |
Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Redmond
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
8905 208TH AVE NE, Redmond, WA 98053
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Bear Creek School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Albert Einstein Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Horace Mann Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Redmond Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Redmond, see our Redmond schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Dickinson Elementary Redmond | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Explorer Community School Redmond | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| THE OVERLAKE SCHOOL Redmond | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Evergreen Middle School Redmond | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary Redmond | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Timberline Middle School Redmond | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| THE SAMMAMISH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Redmond | 1.8 mi | — |
| Albert Einstein Elementary Redmond | 2.1 mi | 9.5 |
| EATON ARROWSMITH SCHOOL Redmond | 2.0 mi | — |
| CEDAR CREST ACADEMY Redmond | 2.1 mi | — |
| Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary Sammamish | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Nikola Tesla STEM High School Redmond | 2.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Redmond High School Redmond | 2.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Louisa May Alcott Elementary Redmond | 2.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary Woodinville | 2.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Horace Mann Elementary Redmond | 2.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Redmond Elementary Redmond | 2.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Old Redmond Schoolhouse Redmond | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Clara Barton Elementary School Redmond | 2.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Ella Baker Elementary School Redmond | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98053 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$179,912
Median Home Value
$1,155,500
Median Rent
$2,737/mo
Population
22,838
College Educated
72.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
43.9
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| THE BUSH SCHOOL Seattle, WA | 7.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Bear Creek School
What grades does The Bear Creek School serve?
The Bear Creek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Bear Creek School?
The Bear Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bear Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bear Creek School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Bear Creek School rank in WA?
The Bear Creek School ranks #51 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is The Bear Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Bear Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Bear Creek School a private school?
Yes, The Bear Creek School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Bear Creek School a religious school?
The Bear Creek School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 676
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 890-9571
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