Independent PreK-5 school in Seattle with specialized learning difference programs and small class sizes
The Lake and Park School is a prekindergarten through 5th-grade independent school in Seattle, WA that offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs for students with learning disabilities and other learning differences. With an average class size of just 10 students and 8 classroom teachers, the school provides individualized attention within a supportive, intimate setting designed to meet diverse learning needs.
The curriculum integrates thematic, project-based learning with explicit instruction in foundational skills. The school emphasizes language arts through world language study, poetry, drama, and English language word study. The arts and sciences are woven throughout daily learning, with a strong commitment to physical fitness, outdoor exploration, and play-based learning—especially in the early years. This comprehensive approach helps students with learning differences develop both academic competency and confidence in their abilities.
Tuition is approximately $15,000 per year with an activity fee of around $600. The school admits students on a rolling basis with a January 12 deadline, and offers financial aid to 20% of families, with an average grant of $3,000. For more information or to discuss whether The Lake and Park School is right for your child, contact Admissions Director Eileen Hynes at (206) 721-3480 or visit lakeandparkschool.org.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-5
Students80
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$15,000
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.2003
DeadlineJan. 12 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Activity fee approximately $600 for the 2017-2018 academic year. |
| Total Students | 80 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-5 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Eileen Hynes |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 12 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 13 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Cross Country · Ultimate Frisbee |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.lakeandparkschool.org/school-calender |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
Contact the school
(206) 721-34803201 Hunter Blvd South, Seattle, Washington 98144
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