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Northlake Academy

12931 Ne 126th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034

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Tel: (425) 889-4444

www.northlakeacademy.org

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Northlake Academy in Kirkland, WA, serves 157 students from preschool through 6th grade in a suburban community near Totem Lake.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 34 teachers supporting a co–educational, nonsectarian program.

Northlake Academy is recognized for having a diverse student body with 51% of students identified as students of color.

The school is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and offers a regular elementary school program.

Northlake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity based on comparative data.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 157 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Northlake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

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Student Body

Total Students

157 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Northlake Academy?

The application deadline for Northlake Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Northlake Academy located?

Northlake Academy is located in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Totem Lake.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 157 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kirkland, WA is $30,324 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).