Open Window School

6128168th Place SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006-0980
Tel: (425)747-2911
Grades: K - 8 | 316 students
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Welcome to Open Window School, the Eastside's only independent school dedicated to meeting the needs of gifted children. OWS offers deep understanding and care for exceptionally bright, creative students. Our school provides a stimulating, challenging yet nurturing environment for children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade on our beautiful Cougar Mountain campus. In 2007 we launched our Middle school program to complement our highly respected elementary program. OWS providies a comprehensive Kindergarten through 8th Grade experience for gifted learners.

School Overview:
Open Window School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1985
Student Body
Total Students 316 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 48% (WA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 97%
Average Class Size 18 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $19,270
Tuition Notes Financial Aid is available.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 33%
Admissions Director Nancy Wells
Admissions Associate Calley Bennett
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Cascade League Sports Chess Club
Destination Imagination First Lego League
Math Counts

School Notes:

  • Parent Tours of the school are offered weekly October through January. Please call for a reservation on a school tour (425-747-2911). You're also invited to join us during our Open House on Saturday, November 17, 2012 1-3PM. Please visit our web site for more details.

    • Profile last updated: 07/05/2012

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Open Window School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Gr. 5-12 | 0.3 mi. away
St Madeleine Sophie Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 1 mi. away
Newport Children's School
Gr. K-2 | 1 mi. away
Hillside Student Community
Gr. 5-12 | 1 mi. away
Cougar Mountain Montessori
Gr. PK-K | 1.1 mi. away

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