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Shoreline – Located in King County… Shoreline shares its south border with Seattle and downtown Seattle is approximately 10 miles away. Shoreline is bordered on the west by Puget Sound, on the north by Edmonds, and on the east by Lake Forest Park.
Shoreline boasts a unique history and character derived from original settlements dating back to the late 1800s. The quality that drew early settlers to the area remains dominant to this day: location. The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities.
It is primarily residential with more than 70 percent of the households being single-family residences. Over the years, the Shoreline community has developed a reputation for strong neighborhoods, excellent schools, and abundant parks.
From breathtaking views of Puget Sound to tennis, indoor swimming to nature trails and beach access to skateboarding, Shoreline's more than 400 acres of parkland and open space offer a variety of enriching recreation and outdoor experiences. The City recently invested $18.5 million to improve its parks, which include saltwater shoreline, a botanical garden, an interurban trail, and hiking trails, and newly improved athletic fields, courts, and playgrounds.
Shoreline residents enjoy stellar public and private schools that are consistently recognized for strong test scores and active community support. Shoreline is also home to Shoreline Community College, a nationally recognized local resource.
Shoreline School District:
Briarcrest ElementaryOpens a New Window.
Brookside ElementaryOpens a New Window.
Echo Lake ElementaryOpens a New Window.
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Ridgecrest ElementaryOpens a New Window.
Middle:
Einstein Middle SchoolOpens a New Window.
High:
Shorecrest High SchoolOpens a New Window.
For more information: http://www.shorelinewa.gov/
Sammamish - Located in King County on a plateau. Incorporated in August 1999, Sammamish covers over 18 square miles in King County and is home to approximately 60,000 residents.
According to a 2012 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $143,861, and the median income for a family was $152,364. The per capita income for the city was $55,550.
Forbes ranked Sammamish 1st in its 2012 list of the Friendliest Towns in the United States.[9] Sammamish is also ranked as the 5th safest city in the U.S.[10] In 2007, CNN Money ranked Sammamish as the 11th Best Place to Live in the United States,[11] and subsequently ranked it as #12 in 2009[12] and #15 in 2011.[13] Sammamish was also ranked the 9th Best Place to Live by MONEY Magazine in 2018[14]
Sammamish has nine parks (Beaver Lake Park, Big Rock Park, East Sammamish Park, Ebright Creek Park, Evans Creek Preserve, NE Sammamish Park, Pine LakePark, Sammamish Commons, Sammamish Landing).
Sammamish's public school system is served by two school districts.
North Sammamish is served by Lake Washington School District and has two high schools (Eastlake, Tesla STEM), two middle schools (Inglewood, Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning), and five elementary schools (Elizabeth Blackwell, Rachel Carson, Christa McAuliffe, Margaret Mead, Samantha Smith).
South Sammamish is served by Issaquah School District and has one high school (Skyline), two middle schools (Beaver Lake, Pine Lake), and six elementary schools (Cascade Ridge, Challenger, Creekside, Discovery, Endeavour, Sunny Hills).
Eastside Catholic School is a private school in the city.
Central Washington University is a public university that opened a Sammamish based location on Sept. 20, 2017.[15]
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3 notable golf courses: Sahalee Country Club (27-hole golf course)
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The Plateau Club (18-hole golf course)
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Aldarra Golf Club (18-hole golf course, formerly the site of the Boeing family farm)
Issaquah Set amid the Cascade foothills and Lake Sammamish, Issaquah is a central hub for arts, business, innovation and, of course, salmon. More than 37,000 people call Trailhead City home. Named Best Burb by Sunset, one of the Best Towns for Families by Family Circle and one of the Best Towns by Outside, Issaquah is centered within the Issaquah Alps (Cougar, Squak and Tiger mountains), which attract countless outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and paragliders. Issaquah also features a Saturday farmers market, live theater performances, a seasonal ArtWalk, salmon hatchery and zoo. Every October, our community hosts a celebration for more than 150,000 people during the Issaquah Salmon Days Festival.
Issaquah is your base camp for northwest adventure. Close enough to Seattle and Bellevue to take in the bustle of one of the world’s most dynamic metropolitan regions…yet far enough out to be mere footsteps from the spectacular Cascade mountains.
With top-rated schools, unique tourism amenities and a dynamic businesses scene, Issaquah is known as a place of innovation and excitement, family values and a strong focus on outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.
Issaquah is located 15 miles east-southeast of Seattle at the south end of Lake Sammamish. Neighboring cities include Bellevue, and Redmond, both 8 miles (13 km) away. Issaquah resides within the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
The neighboring highlands are called the Issaquah Alps and feature hiking trails and outdoor activity throughout the three mountains surrounding Issaquah: Tiger Mountain, Cougar Mountain, and Squak Mountain.
Issaquah School District: https://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/
For more information: https://www.issaquahchamber.com/discover
Redmond Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) east of Seattle. Several companies in the high-tech industry are based in Redmond. -Home to Microsoft & Nintendo of America.
Redmond has come a long way since its early days as a settlement for workers in the logging and agricultural industries. Today, the city is recognized as a world leader in technology and innovation. Safe neighborhoods, good schools, a healthy economic base, and a high quality of life make Redmond an ideal place to put down roots.
The City of Redmond has an extensive park and trail system throughout the city and portions of King County. The system includes 47 parks comprising 1,351 acres of land in a variety of neighborhoods, Marymoor Park is King County's largest, oldest, and most popular park, with more than 3 million annual visitors coming to roam its 640 acres
Redmond is part of the Lake Washington School District, which also encompasses Kirkland and parts of Sammamish and Woodinville. The public schools in Redmond include ten elementary schools (Alcott, Audubon, Dickinson, Einstein, Mann, Redmond, Rockwell, Rosa Parks, Rush and Wilder),[35] three middle schools (Redmond Middle, Evergreen Middle, Rose Hill Middle), and two high schools (Redmond High School, Nikola Tesla STEM High School (choice)).
Three private schools offer secondary education: The Overlake School (secular), The Bear Creek School (Christian – primary and secondary), and the Conservatory High School (for performing arts students).
For more information about the culture of Redmond: https://experienceredmond.com/
Woodinville Located in King County. Woodinville Wine Country is a mere 30 minutes northeast of Seattle,
City residents are served by the Northshore School District, the tenth-largest school district in Washington State.
Elementary schools
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Bear Creek Elementary (located outside of city limits, though service area includes neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city)
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Cottage Lake Elementary (located outside of city limits)
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East Ridge Elementary (located east of the city limits)
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Hollywood Hill Elementary (located outside of city limits, though service area includes neighborhoods in the southern part of the city) Voted best of the 425 for 2014.[8]
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Wellington Elementary
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Woodin Elementary (although within the corporate limits of Bothell, much of the service area for Woodin Elementary lies within the Woodinville city limits)
Middle schools
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Leota Middle School
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Timbercrest Middle School
High schools
Private schools
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Northwest Liberty School & Education Resource Center, grades 7-12+, brick-and-mortar and online school
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Woodinville Montessori School, toddler through twelfth grade.
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Chrysalis School, K-12
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Mack Elementary - Bellevue Christian School, a K-6 private school
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the Attic Learning Community serves children ages 5–18
There are approximately 130 wineries in and near Woodinville. Most notably Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State's oldest winery and Columbia Winery
Woodinville's unique character is brought to life with its upsurge as a unique winery destination. Woodinville is home to nearly half of all wineries northeast of Seattle.
Newcastle - Newcastle is a peaceful, small residential community located between Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah within the Seattle metropolitan area. Residents enjoy a scenic atmosphere, a short commute to work centers and convenient access to recreation and urban amenities.
Residents enjoy nearly 40 acres of developed parks and 11 miles of trails distributed throughout the city. The city maintains 17 parks, totaling 251.39 acres.
Newcastle is known throughout the region as home to a world-class golf course, The Golf Club at Newcastle.
Newcastle is served by 2 school districts – Renton & Issaquah.
District: Issaquah School District 411
Schools: Newcastle Elementary School, Maywood Middle School, Liberty Senior High School
Neighborhoods The Highlands at Newcastle, East Olympus, Mile Post, Lake Boren, The Trails at Newcastle, China Creek, China Falls, The Reserve at Newcastle, The Golf Club at Newcastle
District: Renton School District, [2]
Schools: Hazelwood Elementary School, McKnight Middle School, Hazen High School
Neighborhoods Lake Washington Ridge, West Olympus, Hazelwood, Newport Woods, Newport Hills
Incorporated in 1994, Newcastle is a relatively new city with a storied past. Before Washington became a state, Newcastle was one of the most successful coal mining towns in northwestern Washington. Nearly 11 million tons of coal was extracted from the area between 1869 and 1963.
Kirkland - Kirkland is a vibrant waterfront destination with an unparalleled blend of outdoor recreation, art, dining and boutique shopping. Located on the shores of Lake Washington just east of Seattle, no other city in the Puget Sound region has as many waterfront parks and beaches as Kirkland.
Kirkland is home to award-winning hotels, wineries, and restaurants and hosts a dynamic repertoire of events spanning art openings and performances to athletic events, wine festivals and outdoor concerts.
From the adventure and outdoor activities to shopping, strolling and sipping Washington wine with a water view, come explore all Kirkland has to offer. Check out our itineraries page for themed experiences. Located on the shore of Lake Washington a stone’s throw from Seattle, Kirkland offers the conveniences of a big city with the personal feel of a small town. Kirkland prides itself on its strong sense of community, features unique neighborhoods and places a strong emphasis on maintaining a highly desirable quality of life for its residents. Kirkland takes great pride in its 13 neighborhoods, each of which possesses a distinct identity. Neighborhood Associations feature community members who take an active role in preserving their neighborhood’s character and style.
An Award-Winning City
In 2014 Money Magazine ranked Kirkland the 5th best place to live in the US. Kirkland has also been voted “Best City“ by 425 Magazine readers in 2012 and 2013 and named one of the Best Overall Neighborhoods by Seattle Magazine in 2008 and 2009.
Kirkland is home to:
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12 elementary schools
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5 junior high schools
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5 high schools
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2 religious schools
High School:
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Juanita High School
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Lake Washington High School
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Redmond High School
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Eastlake High School
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Emerson High School
Middle Schools:
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Evergreen
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Finn Hill
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Inglewood
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Kamiakin
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Kirkland
Elementary Schools:
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Helen Keller Elementary School
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Juanita Elementary School
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Frost Elementary School
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Thoreau David Henry Elementary School
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Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
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Carl Sandburg Elementary School
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Muir Elementary School
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Rose Hill Elementary School
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Peter Kirk Elementary School
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Franklin Elementary School
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Lakeview Elementary School
Colleges:
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Lake Washington Technical College
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Northwest University
Link to map of neighborhoods:
https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Assets/CMO/Neighborhoods/Kirkland+Neighborhood+Map.pdf
Visitors guide to Kirkland:
http://www.explorekirkland.com/Assets/ExploreKirkland/Visitor+Guide.pdf
MILL CREEK - Mill Creek located in Snohomish, WA has a a small town feel. Parks and trails are a hallmark of the city with over 23 miles of nature trails to be explored. The Town Center has created a vibrant gathering place for the community with plazas just right for relaxing and enjoying some quality time while watching the pedestrians stroll past, on the wide sidewalks that line Main Street. There are many fine retail shops and restaurants available to choose from as well.
Mill Creek is a physically active community with 10 attractive neighborhood and community parks, more than 23 miles of nature trails, and recreational facilities that support diverse recreational opportunities. A vibrant, safe and friendly community, Mill Creek is a great destination for shopping and gathering.
Mill Creek is home to:
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4 elementary schools
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3 junior high schools
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1 high school
Elementary schools:
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Mill Creek Elementary
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Cedar Wood Elementary
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Penny Creek Elementary
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Woodside Elementary
Jr High schools:
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Heatherwood Middle School
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Gateway Middle School
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Mill Creek Middle School
High school:
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Jackson High School
MUKILTEO - Mukilteo, a waterfront community situated on Puget Sound in southern Snohomish County, is approximately 25 miles north of Seattle. With views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Northern Cascade Mountains to the north and east, Mukilteo visitors will be in awe of its beauty.
Mukilteo retains its friendly, old-fashioned hospitality and spectacular setting. Visitors will enjoy exploring the delightful shops and restaurants of this quaint seaside town, as well as the waterfront with its parks and the beautifully restored 1906 Mukilteo lighthouse that overlooks the Puget Sound.
Mukilteo is located adjacent to Puget Sound, West of Everett and North of Seattle. It is an affluent area, and was ranked #10 of Money Magazine’s top 100 small towns of America to live in.
Mukilteo provides train service through the Sounder commuter light rail route to Seattle, and car ferry service to Whidbey Island.
High schools:
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ACES High School
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Kamiak High School
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Mariner High School
Middle Schools:
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Explorer Middle School
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Harbor Pointe Middle School
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Olympic View Middle School
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Voyager Middle School
Elementary Schools:
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Challenger Elementary School
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Columbia Elementary School
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Discovery Elementary School
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Endeavour Elementary School
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Fairmount Elementary School
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Horizon Elementary School
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Lake Stickney Elementary School
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Mukilteo Elementary School
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Odyssey Elementary School
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Olivia Park Elementary School
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Picnic Point Elementary School
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Serene Lake Elementary School
Golf course:
A championship golf course, consistently praiseworthy course conditions, and a vibrant, friendly clubhouse atmosphere are just a few of the reasons why Harbour Pointe is a favorite among daily-fee golfers and proud home to two of the Northwest’s most popular men’s and women’s clubs.
Located in Mukilteo, Washington, Harbour Pointe Golf Club provides guests with a challenging and varied golf experience by offering two distinctly unique nines.
More about Mukilteo:
http://www.snohomish.org/about/mukilteo
Things to do in Mukilteo:
BOTHELL - Just north of downtown Seattle, the riverside town of Bothell is a quintessential Northwest getaway, offering a variety of remarkable natural and historic attractions as well as modern culinary and spiritual experiences.
• A base-camp for adventure, Bothell puts the outdoors on the itinerary – from trail running to stand up paddle boarding, bicycling, river kayaking and more.
• The historic downtown is a visitor highlight, lined with local cafes, modern restaurants, and eclectic thrift stores.
• Many are drawn to the old-world charm of Country Village featuring over 40 shops and restaurants.
• 100 tasting rooms are easily explored throughout Bothell & neighboring Woodinville. From fine wineries to craft breweries and distilleries featuring whiskey, gin, vodka – even grappa and absinthe.
• Another attraction is the wildly original McMenamins Anderson School, a historic art-deco junior high school turned dining, entertainment and lodging destination.
• With eight nationally recognized hotels offering stay and play packages, Bothell is an ideal destination for a classic Northwest experience.
t’s small town meets downtown; boutiques crossing paths with bistros. Whether your vision of a perfect day leans toward shopping, dining, wine tasting, biking, or hiking, this is where it turns to reality.
Highly rated Northshore School District has 35 schools: For more information and ratings of area schools:
https://www.greatschools.org/washington/bothell/northshore-school-district/
Bothell Parks:
Highlights of Bothell Parks amenities
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400 acres of parks including 265 acres of open space and 135 acres of active parklands
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20 parks, 4 trail systems, and 2 cemeteries
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14 playgrounds
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3 rentable sports fields (North Creek, Doug Allen, and Cedar Grove Park)
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2 rentable indoor facilities (Lytle House and North Creek Schoolhouse)
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4 rentable picnic shelters (Blyth Park, Cedar Grove, and Centennial) (Call 425-806-6760 to check availability.
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Bothell Parks Info: http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/250/Parks
More about Bothell:
BELLEVUE: Bellevue, Washington is a vibrant, modern city surrounded by the magnificent natural beauty of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington. Visit Bellevue to explore the great outdoors and indulge in a world-class urban experience with fabulous shopping, dining, arts, and culture. You’ll quickly discover why global corporations such as Microsoft, Amazon, REI, T-Mobile, Pokémon, and Expedia make this one-of-a-kind place their home.
Washington's fifth largest city encompasses 31 square miles at the crossroads of the Eastside. Bellevue has a diverse economy with a broadening mix of high-tech firms, professional services, retail and manufacturing. Many of these businesses are found in the growing downtown neighborhood, along with parks, museums, excellent shopping, and condominiums.
Schools:
According to Niche, the largest website for researching K-12 schools released its 2017 Best Schools in America rankings, and Bellevue has been recognized as a 2017 Best School District in America.
This ranking was achieved by scoring highly on a variety of factors including SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges that students consider, and reviews from students and parents.
The Bellevue School District includes 28 schools: 15 elementary schools, 1 Spanish immersion elementary school, 1 Chinese immersion elementary school, 5 regular middle schools, 4 regular high schools, and two district-wide choice schools (grades 6-12). The district has a staff of about 2,000 employees, including about 1,100 teachers.[1]
In 2013, Newsweek magazine named Bellevue, Interlake, International, Newport and Sammamish to its list of "America's Best High Schools".[2] In 2013, The Washington Post placed Bellevue, Interlake, International, Newport, and Sammamish on its list of "America's Most Challenging High Schools".[3] In 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked Bellevue, Interlake, International, and Newport among its "Best High Schools".[4]
High Schools:
Middle Schools:
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Chinook Middle School
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Highland Middle School
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Tillicum Middle School
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Tyee Middle School
Elementary Schools:
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Ardmore Elementary School[7]
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Bennett Elementary School (Rebuilding) [8]
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Cherry Crest Elementary School[9]
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Clyde Hill Elementary School[10]
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Eastgate Elementary School[11]
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Enatai Elementary School[12]
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Lake Hills Elementary School[13]
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Medina Elementary School[14]
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Newport Heights Elementary School[15]
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Phantom Lake Elementary School[16]
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Sherwood Forest Elementary School[17]
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Somerset Elementary School[18]
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Spiritridge Elementary School[19]
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Stevenson Elementary School[20]
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Woodridge Elementary School[21]
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Wilburton Elementary[22]
Choice Schools:
Magnolia (neighborhood)
Affluent Magnolia is a residential neighborhood on a peninsula jutting into Puget Sound. Families explore the beaches and forested trails of vast Discovery Park, home to West Point Lighthouse
Magnolia is the second largest neighborhood of Seattle, Washington by area. It occupies a hilly peninsula northwest of downtown.
Magnolia is isolated from the rest of Seattle, connected by road to the rest of the city by only three bridges.
Discovery Park, in the northwest, encompasses 534 acres (2.16 km2) and is Seattle's largest park. Discovery Park has extensive beaches wrapping around West Point, the westernmost point in Seattle and West Point hosts a lighthouse which guides ships into Seattle's harbor, Elliott Bay.
For more details about Magnolia: https://www.discovermagnolia.org/
Capitol Hill (neighborhood)
Capitol Hill is situated on a steep hill just east of the city's downtown central business district.
Capitol Hill is a densely populated, residential district in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is one of the city's most prominent nightlife and entertainment districts
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries, and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views, and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried. Kids play in the wading pool at smaller Cal Anderson Park.
Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods. A hotspot of nightlife and restaurants, and the center of Seattle’s vibrant LGBTQ community, something is always happening here. It’s also home to a variety of independent shops, including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Just a few blocks north of the retail area, residents can find houses ranging from modest to grand. Capitol Hill has easy access to downtown as well as points north and south thanks to a light rail station in the heart of the neighborhood. For something quieter, residents can visit Cal Anderson Park, Volunteer Park, or one of the many area gardens.
Capitol Hill contains 7 primary and secondary schools.
Queen Anne (neighborhood)
Queen Anne Hill is an affluent neighborhood and geographic feature in Seattle, northwest of downtown. The neighborhood sits on the highest named hill in the city, The hill became a popular spot for the city's early economic and cultural elite to build their mansions, and the name derives from the architectural style typical of many of the early homes.
Charming Victorians line hilly streets with some of the city’s most iconic views, while arts and culture bloom at Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World’s Fair.
Often separated into Lower Queen Anne and Upper Queen Anne, this neighborhood sits along and on top of Queen Anne Hill. At the bottom of the hill, Seattle Center offers sporting events (the Seattle Storm and Seattle Reign play here), museums, and festivals. Nearby, Queen Anne Avenue serves as the retail corridor. The top of the hill boasts famous views of Seattle from Kerry Park Viewpoint. This neighborhood is very popular with families, as it’s filled with parks and offers family-friendly neighborhood activities.
Within the Seattle Public Schools district, Queen Anne is home to five public schools.
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Frantz Coe Elementary[24]
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John Hay Elementary (which has had three different buildings, all on Queen Anne Hill)[25]
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Queen Anne Elementary[26]
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McClure Middle School[27]
Queen Anne has four private schools.
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department maintains 24 parks on Queen Anne. Kerry Park, located on Highland Drive, covers a mere 1.26 acres (0.51 ha), but boasts one of the most attractive views of the city, with downtown at the center of focus along with the Space Needle, and on clear days, Mount Rainier in the background.
Ballard (Neighborhood)
Ballard is a neighborhood in northwestern Seattle, Washington,
Once a separate city home to Scandinavian seafarers, Ballard is now one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant communities in Seattle. Ballard continues to honor its Scandinavian roots with a fair every May. A mix of condos, apartment buildings, and single-family homes, it’s a walkable and hip neighborhood alive with foodie-favorite restaurants, bars, boutiques, and public parks. Among its many attractions are year-round farmers markets and the Ballard Locks. Ballard's landmarks include the Ballard Locks, the Nordic Museum, the Shilshole Bay Marina, and Golden Gardens Park. Highly walkable.
Shared values and cultural ties have historically promoted a strong sense of community among Ballard residents,
Warming up for the past several years, Ballard’s real estate market was recently named Seattle’s hottest by Seattle Met.
The public schools in the neighborhood are part of the citywide Seattle Public Schools district. Ballard High School, located in the neighborhood, is the oldest continuously-operating high school in the city.[47]
There are several elementary schools and one alternative school located in the neighborhood. The closest middle school is Whitman Middle School, which is located north of Ballard in the Crown Hill neighborhood.[50]
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Adams Elementary School (K-5)
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Loyal Heights Elementary School (K-5)
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Matheia School (K-5, private independent)
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North Beach Elementary School (K-5)
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Salmon Bay School (K-8)
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St. Alphonsus School (K-8, Catholic)
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West Woodland Elementary School (K-5)
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Whittier Elementary School (K-5)