Private Schools in Kent, Washington

Eastside Preparatory School is a highly regarded independent school serving the greater Seattle area, including Kent families. Known for its innovative, project-based learning approach and rigorous college preparatory curriculum, the school emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies. The campus features state-of-the-art science labs, technology-integrated classrooms, and extensive athletic facilities. With small class sizes averaging 14 students, the school maintains a 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and offers extensive extracurricular opportunities including robotics, debate, and championship athletic teams.

Holy Names Academy is Washington's oldest continuously operating school and serves students from throughout the region, including Kent. As an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, HNA provides an academically challenging environment with a 100% college acceptance rate. The school features modern science laboratories, extensive arts facilities, competitive athletics programs, and a strong emphasis on leadership development. Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, the school attracts students from across the Puget Sound region through its reputation for academic excellence and character formation.

The Bear Creek School is a premier private Christian school serving students from Kent and surrounding communities across two campuses. The school offers a classical education model combined with modern teaching methods, featuring a comprehensive STEM program, competitive athletics, and extensive arts offerings. The 43-acre Redmond campus includes science laboratories, performance spaces, athletic fields, and technology-enhanced classrooms. Bear Creek maintains a strong college placement record with graduates attending top universities nationwide, and offers bus service from multiple locations including Kent.