My daughter is in first grade at Tilden and she absolutely loves it - she is thriving there because…read moreof the smaller class sizes, specialised and individual needs based focus from the incredible teachers, and the community. Oh the Tilden family is special! All the grades play together, the parents of all grades know each other and help each other on a daily basis. Tilden kids are widely known and recognised in middle and high schools around because of the kindness and empathy that is fostered here. My daughter was an early reader and math doer, and the teachers meet the kids where they are and fit the curriculum to the student, not the other way around. The traditional epic Halloween carnival every year is a thing to behold - the kids look forward to it for weeks and talk about it for weeks after. There may be no playground (yet, watch this space) but the school has been so resourceful in having lots of mobile games and outdoor toys that give the kids the next best thing. They also have a fantastic after school enrichment which my daughter is thriving in (giving her freedom to play and have fun after the rules of school during the day). I can't say enough good things about Tilden - if you send your child here you won't regret it.

We have two boys and the older one is in Kindergarten this year. He's over the moon about going to…read moreschool. He loves his classmates, teachers, activities, aftercare -- absolutely everything. This is a wonderful environment of smart, caring, thoughtful people running this school and I'd like to believe it's attracts people seeking the best for their kids.

Holy Rosary was a breath of fresh air for our son after his Kindergarten year at a public school…read morewhere he was "lost in the massive shuffle" of kids. HRS was able to get him caught back up to 1st grade level after slipping in Kindergarten. Since then he has thrived both academically and socially. The level of education provided by caring teachers and staff definitely helped him become the well rounded student he is. The teachers, their curriculum and dedication to student development is evident in the kids and provides every student the base to move on comfortably into High school. An equally important and valuable part of HRS is the family and parent community. Definitely one of the best group of people to share the challenges of raising children through elementary and middle school. The way that everyone comes together to make sure fundraising is a success and traditions are handed down is absolutely special. A final point that stands out to me is how HRS handled the events of Covid. Terrible as it was for everyone, HRS anticipated the possible impact on our kids and literally days before the "shutdown" we were told that as a precaution each child would be given a box of work and supplies. Then when the unfortunate happened, the teachers and staff stepped up immediately and prepared for families to pick up the remaining supplies needed to work remotely. It happened so fast and seamlessly, it was awe inspiring. Hopefully, we are never faced with that again, but I can't imagine a better place to be. I can't recommend HRS enough, from the front office ladies that keep the day moving smoothly, to the after school aids that provide such care, Holy Rosary is worth every penny and more.

As our 15 years at Holy Rosary come to an end, I am so thankful for the education and community…read morethat Holy Rosary has provided my three graduates and our family. The balance of social, emotional, academic and athletic opportunities that Holy Rosary School provides is unmatched in our neighborhood. We did not join as a Catholic or parish family, but found immense value in the focus on kindness, community, service to others and becoming your best self that Holy Rosary embraces. It has been a wonderful experience and we wouldn't hesitate to do it all over again. 8th graders graduate confident and well prepared for high school (and beyond).

great school, my boys loved it. If you are looking for a school, go here rather than any ohter placeread more

We absolutely love the new school! This was a great upgrade for our local neighborhood. The PTA and…read moreteachers are great as well!

Schmitz Park Elementary is a special school that will be in my heart for every. I enjoyed this…read moreschool a lot. I also enjoyed the gym class time while going to Schmitz Park. I learned some many cool activities while there. I learned how to ride the unicycle while in Kindergarten, rode the 6" unicycle in the end part of second grade, handstands, jump rope, pulls ups. And because I learned how to do all those things, we had a show called the Ice Cream social. Family and friends would come to watch us perform for them. Great memories while going there for school.

Great private school, my siblings have gone here since Kindergarten and its such a small little…read moreschool where everyone knows everyone pretty much! Parents are mostly always involved and its always nice to know your kids get more attention since the classes are not overcrowded. When my son is old enough to start school, this may be the one we might enroll him in, if our income permits it! But the Catholicism is very much a huge part of this schools teaching as well as the basic education, they really make it an importance how much they want parents to work with their children with their studies to succeed. Overall, check it out. Its a little older but theres a lot of history here too!

I love this school so much. Between entering preschool and now (5th grade), my son has attended…read morefour elementary schools. This one is, by far, my favorite--he has been seen, included, & loved from day 1. He enrolled as a McKinney-Vento student last year while we were blessed enough to figure out a temporary housing situation. His school has a rating of 2/10 on the main school review websites. It is a Title I school with majority low income families, 78% of students being non-white, and almost 20% of students having IEPs or 504 plans. All students qualify for free/reduced lunch & are sent home on Fridays with a packed bag of weekend meals. The curriculum and day-to-day has been full of color, curiosity, and neurodivergent-friendly practices. He hasn't encountered any weirdness around having queer parents at this school & this is the first place we haven't had to educate his educators on alternatives to addressing parent labels, family tree assignments, father's day art, and the like. They talk about consent and non-violence and mutual respect and pronouns and gender diversity and make space for cultural celebration. Just a friendly reminder that school ratings systems are racist, classist, & ableist. Grateful for the universe leading us exactly where we needed to be & grateful for the educators who show up despite the limited tools they have to work with and make. it. happen. Extra special shout outs to Mr. Hakeem & Ms. Turner.

Our daughter Sally has been going to sweet pea for almost a full school year now. We love the…read moreteachers and how they treat the children with love and welcoming arms. She comes home each day truly happy. She has FUN at school and loves the kids and teachers. This is not a child factory- each child is well known, loved, and well cared for. We have gotten to know the other kids and families well. This school has something very special and unique. It's an amazing place for children to thrive! I cannot say enoigh good things about Sweet Pea Cottage!

A really wonderful preschool program. Highly recommended. My son has been attending Sweet Pea for…read moreabout 6 months, and he loves it. It's a 4 hour program (longer than most preschools), so I'm able to get a lot done while he's there. He does art, languages, nature walks and more.

Our daughter attends the West Seattle location and we cannot imagine a better environment for her…read more She absolutely loves her "maestras" and looks forward to going to school every day. Her Spanish comprehension in just one year has been beyond my expectations. We will definitely be sending our second daughter to Cometa as well.

My 2.5 year old daughter has been attending Cometa Playschool at the Wallingford location on Stone…read moreWay for the past 6 months. She absolutely loves her school and her teachers, Maestra Manuela and Maestra Nicolet. She attends M-Th and always asks Friday through Sunday when it will be school time again. We love the small class size and individual attention each child receives. My husband is bilingual (English and Spanish) so we are particularly interested in our daughter becoming exposed to and ultimately proficient in the Spanish language. I feel this is a first rate program and we have been very pleased so far with our experience at Cometa.

Marji's House is the best!! I am finishing my second year working at Marji's House and growing up…read morein a Waldorf School myself, I absolutely love the parallels. The hands on learning, and free reign to explore, allow for such an organic learning experience. The kids at Marji's develop personal and social confidence while they interact with nature on a level that's impressive in the middle of West Seattle. Marji's years of experience are evident in her kind and effective structure. The kids are given ample opportunity to be creative and encouged to do so authentically. I can honestly say I love working at Marji's and look forward to many more years!

My Five Star survey is working for Marji's House!! The…read moreparents are happy & the children are happy...