Westside at a Glance

• Preschool: 8:45am-2:45pm
• Pre-Kindergarten–2nd grade: 8:30am-3:00pm
• 3rd-4th grade: 8:30am-3:15pm
• 5th-8th grade: 8:30 am-3:30pm

• 399 students in preschool through eighth grade.
• 90% of families from within five-mile radius of Westside School campus
• 29% identify as students of color and/or from a diverse family background

• Westside School employs 38 (classroom and specialty) teachers, 15 instructional assistants, and 26 staff, including learning support and counselors. Most teaching staff hold advanced degrees.
• Meet Westside's Staff and Faculty here!

• Preschool through fourth grade, each class is staffed with a teacher and an instructional assistant
• Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten class sizes range from 12-15; K-4th grade classes range from 16-20. Middle School averages 16-20 per class.
• Our student teacher ratio is approximately 8:1, which includes our classroom lead teachers, instructional assistants, and specialist teachers.

• Learn more about our Preschool & Pre-K program here.
• Learn more about our Lower School program here.
• Learn more about our Middle School program here.
• Westside School offers rich specialty classes, including world languages (Mandarin & Spanish), physical education, visual arts, and music.
• Every class participates in field trips and outdoor education to enhance the learning experience. Overnight experiences begin in third grade.
• Read our Westside Stories blog here for an in-depth look at some of the things that happen in Westside's classrooms!

• Westside School offers Extended Day (after school care) on a monthly contracted and drop-in basis
• During a typical school year, students have access to fee-based after school enrichment classes, including robotics, sewing, art, animation, music, and more.

• Fourth through eighth grade athletics (no cut) include cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track & field
• Starting in Kindergarten, students can participate in cross country meets
• Westside team coaches are made up of Westside parents/guardians, staff, and faculty

Early Learning

Lower School

Middle School

Westside School believes in every child having access to the joyful learning and academic challenge at Westside School regardless of their family’s ability to pay the full cost of a Westside education. Families for whom tuition looks initially out of reach are encouraged to visit and apply. Our dedicated team will walk you through our need-based tuition assistance program and help you discover the best options for your family with this important investment.

Find out more about Westside's Tuition Assistance Program here. 

Westside School is

• approved by the Washington State Board of Education.
• a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
• a member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools.
• a member of Puget Sound Independent Schools.
• a fully accredited member of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools.
• a member of the Independent Curriculum Group.