Lakeside School

14050 1st Ave NE

Seattle, WA 98125

14 Reviews

School District
Grade

5-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on August 29, 2023

Lakeside is an excellent school - if you live in Seattle. If you live in the suburbs: Mercer Island and Bellevue, save your money, those public schools are exceptional and actually send more children to the Ivys and engineering colleges than Lakeside. Lakeside sends their students to liberal arts colleges. Those degrees are a little harder to employ these days.
Submitted by other on August 17, 2016

I entered Lakeside in fifth grade. Academic achievement is a cherished goal, and every teacher will help you succeed. The adults acknowledge the amount of stress students face, and they actively work to lower that stress. The teachers and the the students bond quickly, developing strong friendships that make learning fun. There are plenty of clubs to join (art club, karate club, ultimate frisbee club, etc), and sports to play (volleyball, sculling, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, track, etc). It's really a great school that if you can, you should attend.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2015

Lakeside has some excellent aspects such as the best facilities that money can buy. However, our experience with our child was less than ideal. I would not recommend anyone who is from public school to attend the upper school as a freshman because it is too much stress and pressure for someone who is behind naturally from having attended a public school system. Our child went from being the most confident happy child to a stressed out self doubting student who went through a lot just to get through at lakeside. To me, they were more interested in punishing and pressing him than providing him with support such as putting him on academic probation (He is no dummy!) He was freaked out and turned into someone we didn't even recognize. That said, he was very well prepared for college and did very well on his entrance exams. He also made lifelong friends and had a couple teachers who believed in him enough to get him through it. He just wasn't a happy kid and we feel like he lost a part of himself. Very sad really. If your child is doing very well in public school, even to the point that he is bored.... don't put him in lakeside. Challenge him in other ways!!!!
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2014

Both of my daughters went from Lakeside to one of the top 10 universities in the world. The preparation they received at Lakeside was more than adequate to prepare them for the transition from high school to university. The opportunities, academic, athletic and social, are absolutely first rate for students who chose to take advantage of them.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2014

My son went to Lakeside high school and he was completely prepared for college. He is graduating from USC in 6 weeks. We made a lot of sacrifices for him to attend Lakeside and we are so grateful that Lakeside made his college experience a wonderful experience. There is nothing I would change about Lakeside. It is perfect in every way.
Submitted by other on February 10, 2014

I have talked to many people about their high school experience and absolutely none come close to the overall excellence of Lakeside. (disclaimer: I am an alum) In a comparison with Harvard-Westlake in LA for example, whose academics are equally as rigorous and teachers just as qualified, Lakeside surpasses the school by providing a superior cultural environment. Lakeside students graduate level headed, posses an inner confidence and strength that is unparalleled. As an alum of Lakeside, I did the summer boarding schools in CT, and had close friends at Harvard Westlake. Lakeside is untouchable and I truly hope it continues that way. There is no excuse if your child does not excel after this school.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2013

At a meeting for prospective parents, the Director of Admission was asked, "What characteristics do Lakeside graduates have in common?" The answer: "the ability to work very hard, and the ability to write very well". Neither of those qualities comes without dedicated effort over a long period of time. For students who are SELF-motivated to strive for excellence, the Lakeside community will provide support for unlimited development across all disciplines: academic, athletic, artistic, and civc. It would be a mistake to think that Lakeside will give your student talent, intelligence or drive - or a ticket to a prestigious college. What Lakeside will do is allow your student to fully develop their talents and abilities - along with a lifetime membership in a community that supports life long learning and cultural competence.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2012

Creme de la creme of private high schools in the nation. Amazing academics, college counseling, athletics, global service learning, the list goes on and on. Amazing atmosphere and overall excellence define Lakeside. Just look at the number of National Merit Finalists and the top tier colleges these kids end up in. No other high schools even comes close.
Submitted by other on May 08, 2012

I dont understand why people rave about the Lakeside School. I am a graduate and dont think i got the best education possible. I would not recommend this school to any students that want to go far in their life.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2010

Lakeside School is undoubtedly the best high school in the Seattle Area - for getting its students into college. If you are a parent and are sending your child to this school, do not pressure your child, as they will get all the pressure they need from faculty and peers. If you are a student, make sure YOU are the one making the decision to attend this institution, because academics will become your sole focus, just as it will be that of your friends. Parents of younger students: I would not recommend sending your child to Lakeside Middle School. While it offers a great education, it does not offer your child the opportunity to opt out of a school that makes academics center stage and leaves room for little else.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2010

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Submitted by parent on March 23, 2010

My son has attended Lakeside Middle school for three years. It is the most amazing school! All the teachers really get to know the students and will work with them to build the skills they need for success. Teachers strike a good balance between rigor and nuture.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2010

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Submitted by student on October 23, 2008

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Submitted by parent on February 01, 2007

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