Coming back to stay I still love this school! Our family has been at University Cooperative School…read morefor 10yrs - my 15yr old attended K-5th grade, and I currently have a 4th grader and my youngest is in PreK. We are incredibly grateful for this school, the holistic education it's provided our children and the community that has been the anchor for our family life. The teachers are excited about what they teach, care deeply for the students. With enthusiasm for their subjects and the freedom and support they need to follow that enthusiasm they make engaging, responsive, project based learning the norm all through the program. The kids stay excited about learning, comfortable asking questions and learn to ask for what they need as a learner. Our modern lives are designed in a way that is isolating and can wearus down with the load of demands of parenting- but the model of cooperative school (that's very flexible/understands we work too!) means that you can build real relationships and community in a society where that can be incredibly hard. At U co-op our children end up with so many loving adults who know and care for them - I can't overstate how valuable that is. Especially when life brings rough seasons or crisis. We know each other's kids and support each other through this parenting journey. The nurturing, adventurous environment helps kids be comfortable and confident in themselves -quirks and struggles included. My kids love going to school and I love the joyful childhood it has given them.

We have loved this place…read more We've been with U Co-op for the last two years, with almost a year and a half of that during the pandemic. I can't express how incredible the school has been. The most extraordinarily compassionate teachers and staff, and a parent community that has been supportive, resourceful, kind and caring. There is a warmth to the building (which we are thankfully back in - and masked) that we fell in love with from the first tour. It didn't feel cold or modern; it felt like creativity and childhood. There are nooks for reading, spaces for found art, paintings up everywhere. The teachers allow the children to follow their curiosity and even adjust the lessons to be relevant to the things that interest them. The kids are learning just as much as peers at other schools, but in a way that focuses on their self development and self esteem. This school has been a great find and has helped carry us through this difficult stretch.

I can't say enough positive things about our family's experience at The Perkins School in Seattle…read more Our son joined as a 4th grader, and from day one it was clear he was genuinely known, supported, and cared for. I asked him recently what he liked most about Perkins, and he said, "the community -- I really liked the teachers and the kids." His teachers prioritized getting to know him; at our first parent-teacher conference, we were amazed when his teacher described details of his strengths and weaknesses the same way we would have. We watched his confidence grow as he was challenged in ways that felt supportive. That foundation has truly paid off--he's thriving in middle school, both academically and socially. We are forever grateful for the love and care the entire Perkins community showed our son and our family.

Our kids have loved their experience at Perkins! We've been at Perkins for five years now, and…read moreregularly make the 30-minute drive (one way) to school because it's such a wonderful place for our kids! Unlike many other independent schools, Perkins places a very high level of importance on building community within the school, and on the social and emotional health of each child. Perkins has a down-to-earth, kind and loving feel that runs through the faculty, staff, parent community and the kids. It's such a rare find! In addition to building a strong academic foundation for success, every Perkins student enjoys the experience of being truly known by every teacher, and most of the students know each other. This creates a truly "small town" community feel and one that is overwhelmingly positive! This school does differentiate for ability in the core subjects, and also provides enriching "specialist" subjects for a well-rounded overall education. We can't imagine our kids being anywhere else!

Enjoyed the time at ASB!…read more prepared our kids for high school, and the U. Would have appreciated a better music program, but maybe it's gotten better (?) Great teachers.

When public school just didn't feel like it was working for our kids anymore, we moved them to ASB…read more It was the best decision we've made for our children and we wish we would have made it sooner.

Our 5 year old daughter has been at Little Laurels and Laurel Academy since she was 2 years old…read more(toddler room through Kindergarten) and we have absolutely loved the school. Our daughter has thrived in the small classroom environment, and we have found the teachers and administration to be thoughtful, organized and wonderfully responsive. When our little one was ready to move into Kindergarten a bit early, the teachers and administrators communicated proactively with us, and helped make sure the transition was smooth. I feel so grateful to have been a part of this community, and strongly recommend the school.

I cannot say enough great things about this school. The amount of attention the kids (and parents)…read morereceive, the positivity from teachers and staff, the cool events put on by the school, and the after school extra-curriculars they offer....I'm so thankful we decided to send our Kindergartner here. She's thriving and LOVES school. Thanks for all you do, Laurel Academy!!

In the fall of 2020, my wife and I enrolled our 5yo son into Concordia's "Giraffe Class" Pre-School…read moreand were impressed with how well the academic staff fostered his growth in a healthy, positive environment. Ms. Pam, his teacher, immediately assuaged his fears around starting at new school and within a few days he was already looking forward to attending class. The administration is collaborative, the parents are a community, and the teachers are experienced and wonderful. We look forward to having our daughter start her journey at Concordia this fall!

We have had a fantastic experience with Concordia. The preschool program has teachers that are…read morekind, caring and experienced. It was the perfect balance of play and learning. Our kiddos made friends, came home with neat craft projects, funny stories, silly songs and dances. They were happily tired out and it was wonderful. Covid-wise, their policies were kid-appropriate, safe and well-considered. With such a good experience in the preschool, we continued onto their K-8 program and are so pleased. The classes are small enough to have 12:1 student:teacher ratio and I LOVE it. It's such a better fit than what we saw in SPS. The 1st - 8th grade classes are combined (1st and 2nd grade together, 3rd and 4th together, etc.) and it facilitates each student learning at their appropriate level. The school went through the accreditation process this year and scored very high. It's such a relief and pleasure to know our children are learning in a tailored environment, with diverse classrooms and a welcoming, kind community.