Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children

Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children is a specialized PreK-8 school in Seattle, WA, dedicated to serving students with hearing loss. Founded in 1982, the school provides a highly focused educational environment tailored to the unique communication and linguistic needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing learners.

The school utilizes the Signed Exact English (SEE) method, where every word is signed and spoken concurrently to support language development. With an average class size of just 6 students and a total enrollment of 48, the school offers a small, intimate setting that allows for intensive, individualized instruction and close teacher-student interaction.

As a nonsectarian institution, Northwest School offers a diverse and inclusive community for all families. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and also provides summer school programming to support continued learning. For more information on enrollment and specific student supports, please visit their website or contact the school directly.