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At hope School, we are dedicated to shaping tomorrow's leaders one heart at a time.
Our community blends excellent academics with a focus on student-centered learning, ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.
Our dynamic assortment of classes including fine arts, music, and physical education, in addition to the core subjects of literacy, math, science, and history, equip our students for lifelong learning.
And, our small class sizes enable teachers to form strong relationships with students and parents that set the foundation for success both in and out the classroom.
Plan A Visit. You'll Feel a Difference At Hope School.
Welcome to Hope Lutheran School, one of the largest private
Lutheran schools in the Pacific Northwest. When it was established
in 1959, Hope Lutheran School opened its doors to 88 students in
grades kindergarten through grade 5. Today, Hope enrolls over 180
students, preparing them for lifelong learning from preschool
through eighth grade.
At Hope School, we are a community dedicated to shaping
tomorrow's leaders one heart at a time. By blending excellent
academics with a renewed focus on student-centered learning, we
strive to create an environment where every individual is valued
and supported. Inspired by our Lutheran faith, our community
fosters a sense of belonging and connection amond students,
teachers and families. Beyond academics, we cultivate an atmosphere
of hope and positivity. Our approach provides a values-based
education that empowers students to embrace kindness, integrity,
and empathy.
Hope nurtures every student in body, mind, and spirit. Our
rigorous academic curriculum is enhanced by our low
student-to-teacher ratio (13:1); specialty teachers in music,
physical education, technology, art; and after-school sports and
clubs. We are fully accredited through the National Lutheran School
Association and Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
Graduates of Hope are accepted to their high school of their choice
and placed in advanced courses or receive academic
scholarships.
Hope always says they are the small school with a big hug, and I have always felt that with our son. He started in pre-K at Hope and had one year at a public elementary school, and we pulled him out and brought him back to Hope. He is now just finishing 8th grade. It was the best decision we have ever made to help our son realize his full potential for both personal and academic growth. The new north campus is awesome and a huge win for the Hope facilities. Our son loves the new space. He has received a very strong preparation with a specific focus on math and other core subjects. He got into a very selective high school based on the work he has done, including doing well in all of his placement tests, etc. He has developed very strong relationships with the other kids and the fantastic teachers. Hope has been an incredible experience for him.
- Posted by Parent - Kent Corley
55/9/2025
My daughter started here in 6th grade this year, and we are thrilled to be a part of the Hope community. The level of professionalism, kindness, sincerity, humility and overall community feel is incredibly high. Having been part of a close-knit community in the Seattle Public School district, we were worried that we would not find that in the private school sector. Boy, were we wrong. The greatness of this school starts from the top with Mrs. O, who knows all the kids by name and is out there every day meeting with the parents and students. Seattle Public School had gone in a direction that we didn't trust for our daughter. The agenda they pushed became a higher priority than academics. There was so much confusion and uncertainty. Switching to Hope has been extremely challenging academically for us (which Mrs.O told us we would see), but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I absolutely love watching (and helping) my daughter learn study habits, understand the importance of routine & hard work, make new friends amidst the hardships of puberty, and so much more. It has truly been a rich and rewarding experience for us. I love that the faith they teach aligns with our beliefs, but I also love that the Hope community is full of other faiths and beliefs that are all welcome there. I cannot express just how grateful we are to have joined this amazing group of students, staff and parents.
- Posted by Parent - One grateful parent
56/11/2021
This was our 1st year at Hope, and even with the challenges of Covid, they did amazingly. Teachers go above and beyond, community is fantastic and the leadership at the school is strong. We can't wait until next year. Cannot say enough great things about this school!
- Posted by Parent - S. M.
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