Eton School, founded in 1978, is an independent school located on the Eastside of Lake Washington offering a comprehensive education for the whole child.
We ascribe to the Montessori philosophy. Our approach is developmental, as we assist the unfolding of each child`s potential.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked WA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,121
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 2
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
https://www.etonschool.org ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Campus Size
4 acres
Student Body
Total Students
353 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 2
Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,121
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost is available on Eton school website.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program cost is by camp and can be found on Eton\'s Summer Program web page.
% on Financial Aid
8%
Admissions Director
Sonja Everson
Admissions Associate
Hayley Rauch
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ChessCooking
Cultural DanceWoodworking
Club or Organization:
After-School ClassesBoard Game Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubHomework Club
Snow Sports Program (Ski Club)
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial ArtsRunning Club
Soccer ClassesUltimate Frisbee
School Notes
- Dual Accreditation: Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and American Montessori Society (AMS).
- Pre-elementary (age 3 - Kindergarten)through Lower Elementary (1st - 3rd grade) use traditional Montessori and contemporary materials.
- Upper Elementary(4th - 5th grade) and Middle School (6th-8th grade) levelscontinuethe philosophy of educating the whole child.
- Spanish is taught to Kindergarten - Grade 8 students.
- Enrichment teachers for Environmental Education, Library and Information Science, Performing Arts, Spanish, and Visual Arts.
- Before/After School Childcare (7:45 a.m. to start of class and after class until 6 p.m.)
- Full day/week childcare during Mid-winter and Spring Breaks
- After-school Classes (e.g., martial arts, chess, dance, cooking, and more)
- Student Leadership Council
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does https://www.etonschool.org cost?
https://www.etonschool.org's tuition is approximately $35,121 for private students.
What schools are https://www.etonschool.org often compared to?
https://www.etonschool.org is often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue Children's Academy by visitors of our site.
Does https://www.etonschool.org offer a summer program?
Yes, https://www.etonschool.org offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does https://www.etonschool.org offer?
https://www.etonschool.org offers 2 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is https://www.etonschool.org's ranking?
https://www.etonschool.org ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for https://www.etonschool.org?
The application deadline for https://www.etonschool.org is Feb. 2.
In what neighborhood is https://www.etonschool.org located?
https://www.etonschool.org is located in the Northeast Bellevue neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in Northeast Bellevue.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I was reluctant to put my children in private school and even more reluctant to put them in a Montessori school because of bad experiences I''ve had in the past. My husband had his heart set on it, though, so I agreed to give it a year. The social and academic changes in my children were unmistakable. Four years later, we''ve started our fourth child at this school and wouldn't want them to go anywhere else!
5 5/17/2016
Serving students for 35 years, Eton School offers a unique and developmentally appropriate education. Montessori meets the needs and challenges all students including gifted children because it follows the child allowing for the child's education grow in depth and width rather than just adding busy work. The smaller classes at all levels allows the teachers time to get to know, teach, observe, and evaluate all children as individuals rather than as a number in a class or grade book. All students completing 8th grade at Eton School have been accepted into the school of their choice after graduation.
5 7/17/2013
Excellent Montessori school with great teachers and head of school. It has specialist for music, art and PE as well as for Japanese, French and Spanish! We love Eton!
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