Eastside Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 538 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,400
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 12
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Eastside Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Eastside Preparatory School
5	36
6	54
7	54
8	54
9	85
10	85
11	85
12	85

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Support Program within standard track.

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

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School Motto

Create a better world through Critical Thinking, Responsible Action, Compassionate Leadership, and Wise Innovation.

Student Body

Total Students

538 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

89%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1369

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 12

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,400

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Tuition Notes

Need-based financial support is provided for all qualifying enrolled families.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$29,000

Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cheryl Schenk Miller

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Chi

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Edgar The Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Newspaper ClubRock and Roll Club

Rock Climbing ClubStudent Government

Club or Organization:

Book ClubChess Team

Debate TeamEnvironmental Club

Fantasy Football ClubFirst Lego League Robotics

Math TeamMiddle School Activities Council

Outdoor ClubPeer Mentoring

SE Technical CrewService Club

Spanish Conversation TableSpoken Word Poetry Club

Student AmbassadorsThe Yellow Yarn Project

US FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubFilm Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Ski Bus

School Notes

Eastside Prep promotes critical thinking, integration of disciplines, hands-on education,and an ethic of innovation.
We offer a challenging academic program for students in grades 5-12, and are founded on the belief that a good education is dynamic and rooted in relationship.
Resources are used to recruit educators who understand how learning has changed, and who commit themselves to the use of contemporary teaching and technology tools.
EPS students will be asked to design projects, defend theses, analyze results, and synthesize perspectives.
They will learn to think outside of their comfort zone, take risks, and build community on stage, on the playing field, and in the classroom.

Strong academic foundation: We provide a strong academic foundation that will allow students to succeed at the most rigorous colleges. We balance humanities, sciences, mathematics, and foreign language study. We offer performing and fine arts and PE.
Unique Focus on Thinking: We teach our students how to think. We encourage them to ask questions, analyze information, and solve problems. We provide students with the "thinking tools" of the academic disciplines. They learn to ask, "How would a scientist approach this How would a mathematician A historian " They discover why each academic discipline poses the questions it does and when one approach is more useful than another. In this way, students develop effective strategies for any new situation.
Integrated and Interdisciplinary: Our program is integrated because the world is. Students combine what they know and apply it in new ways and contexts. A central theme for each year provides unifying organization and allows the teaching team to create interdisciplinary studies.
Strong Technology: We take advantage of our local high-tech culture to provide students great opportunities to learn and use advanced technologies. All Upper School students own Tablets PCs and use them in the classroom.
Multiple Perspectives Are Key: Students learn that everything can be approached from multiple perspectives, whether those of the academic disciplines or those of people with diverse cultures and background.
Making a Contribution: One of our goals is to prepare students to be ethical citizens through service learning. In upper school, students participate in Impact Projects based around the yearly theme. These projects are designed to empower students, encourage self-reliance, teach them to make responsible choices, and to explore new areas. EPIC, the Eastside Prep Urban Sustainability Project and Living Gallery will open in the fall of 2007.
Yearly themes: 6th: What is the World Made of 7th: Where do we come from 8th: What does it mean to be human 9th: The Global Society 10th: The Good Society 11th: The Artistic Society 12th: The Real World

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eastside Preparatory School cost?

Eastside Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $40,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Eastside Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Eastside Preparatory School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Eastside Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Eastside Preparatory School offer?

Eastside Preparatory School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Eastside Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.

What is Eastside Preparatory School's ranking?

Eastside Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Eastside Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Eastside Preparatory School is Jan. 12.

In what neighborhood is Eastside Preparatory School located?

Eastside Preparatory School is located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in Lakeview.

School Reviews

5 3/4/2026

Our child has been thriving at Eastside Prep! The teachers are inspiring and deeply supportive, the students motivate each other to grow, and the community is welcoming and inclusive. Administration is attentive and responsive, and even the meals are excellent. We couldn't be happier with our decision

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