Welcome to Westside School

Westside School is West Seattle’s premier choice for independent elementary education. With classes in preschool through fifth grade, our school is a community of educators who care about the development of your child. Working in partnership with families, we help each student fulfill his or her potential as independent, life-long learners, developing discipline and responsibility while preserving natural curiosity, imagination and joy.

Our classes, with low student-teacher ratios, nurture individual talents and develop individual thinking. Teachers teach our rich and rigorous curriculum in a variety of ways to reach many different learning styles, and respectful and responsible behavior, compassion for others and cooperative problem solving are also emphasized.

Students meet high academic standards and graduate prepared for middle school. They learn to meet challenges with open minds and enthusiasm and develop social skills and empathy that respect individual differences and community values.

Education choices in West Seattle are important, and a Westside education will not only give your child well-rounded instruction and an incredible sense of confidence, but you will also join an amazing community of parents and staff who care about you and your child.

Teachers at Westside work hard to make sure that they are up-to-date on the latest curriculum and best practices, and teach their classes in a way that is engaging and makes learning fun.

I know my child is getting a great education and is cared for by everyone at the school. He is being challenged to learn and is enjoying it at the same time.

Westside Parent