The Bear Creek School

8905 208th Ave Ne, Redmond, WA, 98053-0980
The Bear Creek School, a leader in classical education in the Pacific Northwest, provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum from a Christian worldview for students in Preschool- Grade 12. What sets Bear Creek apart? Classical education (Grammar, Dialectic, Rhetoric) based on the Western tradition of a broad based liberal arts program; College preparatory academics including Honors and Advanced Placement classes; Christian worldview woven throughout the curriculum encourages students to develop into the individual God intends. For parents looking for a unique educational opportunity for their student, Bear Creek offers small classes and dedicated teachers in a supportive Christian community.

School Overview:

The Bear Creek School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 1988
Student Body
Total Students 735 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 27% (WA School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 41%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC Chemistry
English Language and Composition European History
Latin: Vergil Music Theory
Physics B Spanish
Statistics United States History
Average SAT score 1889
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 25 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,250
Tuition Notes Tuition for K-6 listed. Please see website for Early Childhood, Middle School, and Upper School rates.
% on Financial Aid 23%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,617
Acceptance Rate 56%
Admissions Director Christie Hazeltine
Admissions Associate Debbie Stump
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Boy Scouts
Chess Club Forensic Team
Geography Club Girl Scouts
International Club Karate
Math Team National Honor Society
String Orchestra Student Government

School Notes:

    • Challenging curricululm for highly capable students.
    • Classical Christian education.
    • Small classes. Many enrichment opportunities as part of the curriculum.
    • Honors courses in biology, chemistry, European literature, European history, world history, Western civilization, world literature, etc.
    • World Languages include: Spanish, French, Latin

    Profile last updated: 09/14/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Bear Creek School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
The Overlake School
Gr. 5-12 | 1 mi. away
The Sammamish Montessori School
Gr. PK-6 | 1.9 mi. away
Montessori Children's House
Gr. K-6 | 1.9 mi. away
Redmond KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2 mi. away
Little Folks Christian School
Gr. K | 2.6 mi. away

View all schools in: Redmond, King County, Zip 98053

School Reviews:

  • Recommended January 31,2013 - In looking for a selective Christian school, I was amazed at the amount of positive recommendations and accolades from other parents. After attending the school a little less then a year now, I can clearly say this is the most organized and well run organization I''ve been involved with. The staff from teachers to admin run a tight ship on curriculum, agenda, goals, and accountability. They support the education and learning at each grade level combined with the K thru 12 program. We''re blessed to have found this school this early on and the teachers really strive to develop the best students possible. I would give the highest recommendation to others when considering The Bear Creek School.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended February 28,2012 - My children are receiving an excellent education at Bear Creek. They have been attending since kindergarten and 1st grade and now are in 6th and 10th grade. The classical approach in a Christian environment is giving them an excellent foundation. The teachers truly care about the students and the overall sense of community is great.*-Posted by Parent *

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