Lakeview Elementary School works with the community collaboratively to foster academic and personal excellence for each student through a compassionate, supportive, and safe environment. The school also provides extra-curricular activities as well as numerous clubs including Art, Book, Chess, Math, and Passport clubs. Lakeview Elementary is known for its high quality of staff, active PTSA, and parenting involvement.
Holy Family Parish School is a co-ed private school. The school covers grades pre-k to eighth. Holy Family Parish School's curriculum is a composite of textbooks, teacher-developed materials, Washington State Essential Learnings, and subject-specific standards. Religion is of primary importance.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School in Kirkland offers instruction for children in kindergarten to the sixth grade. Located in the Totem Lake area of North Kirkland, the school possesses a rich heritage of diversity, student success and school-to-home partnerships. The school values the diversity of its students. Nearly 20 percent of the students are non-native English speakers and over 20 countries are represented in its student population. It is also a Blue Ribbon School, in which the school is nationally recognized for its reading, math, writing and tech skills.
Family operated and owned for over 25 years, Kirkland Children's School hosts a preschool, kindergarten and before and after school care program. Small teacher-to-student ratios help give kids the best individual attention possible. Parents are welcome to visit and volunteer. Feel free to call the office for a tour of the grounds and classrooms.
Thoreau Elementary aims to empower and enlighten its students by focusing on the basics of writing, reading, science and math, with an emphasis on arts participation and environmental awareness. The school takes advantage of the nearby park's coniferous and wetlands habitats for hands-on educational experiences. The school was modernized in 2003 with new buildings, and a new track, sports field and mini-climbing wall was added in 2010.
One of two public high schools in Kirkland, Juanita was founded in 1971 as an open-concept program with large class spaces surrounding work centers. In recent years the emphasis has shifted toward a comprehensive approach to prepare students for post-secondary education, with a focus on critical thinking and college readiness. The school has adopted a mission based on acceptance of differences and an innovative spirt to prepare students for the local and global communities.
Juanita participates in the Running Start and UW in the High School programs to allow students to earn college credit, and its scores in standard state tests and college aptitude tests are consistently above state averages and comparable to school district averages.
One of the few high schools in the region with a swimming pool and diving facilities, Juanita boasts a storied athletic history. The Rebels captured state football titles in 1984 and '85, a girls basketball title in 1984, and were baseball champions in 1985, '87 and '92. The school is also known for its strong arts, drama and music programs.
Lil People's World encourages kids to tap into curiosity while learning, growing and developing. With a belief that kids learn best when actively involved in activities and exploration, Lil People's World has a curriculum of daily activities filled with hands-on learning. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers all attend here and are provided with age appropriate activities to help foster learning.
Kirkland's Seventh Day Adventist Church has served Kirkland for several decades. Pastor Philip Lizzi leads services Saturday mornings. Other ministries include adult, senior and youth programs, Vacation Bible School every summer for kids and a clothing bank for those in need. There is also a school for kindergarten through eighth grade.
AMC Kickboxing & Pankration has something for both competitors and amateurs. Designed to build technique in a fun and safe environment, the center has classes for kids and adults to learn boxing, kickboxing, submission wrestling, Pankration (combat fighting) and mixed martial arts fighting. Dedicated kickboxers can be trained by one of the many instructors who hold titles in the martial arts and boxing realm.
Our Redeemer Christian School is a preschool and Kindergarten through Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Our Redeemer Christian School teaches kids from ages two to six years old in a welcoming environment that is centered on celebrating each of the children's needs and differences.
Classes are small for maximum attention. The children are divided into groups of two and three years old, then three and four years old, as well as pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Parents are encouraged to be a part of their child's learning and are welcome to be involved.
Located inside Lake Washington United Methodist Church, Kirkland Co-op Preschool (KCP) is not religious based or part of the church itself. KCP is a non-profit preschool and has grown into three classrooms, playground and three classrooms of various ages. The school is set up with a sensory room, a quiet room, and an active room. The school is an affiliate of Lake Washington Technical College.
Helping students pre-kindergarten through high school, Academic Link provides tutoring help in all subjects and at all levels. One on one tutoring sessions as well as test prep for standardized tests and educational career planning are all provided here. By understanding how each child learns, the tutors at Academic Link can best help your child achieve their academic goals.
Located in the heart of north Totem Lake, Totem Preschool gives individual attention as it prepares each child for kindergarten. There is lots of fun activities and chances for involvement and interaction as well as an outside play area. Parents are encouraged to get involved. Call to set up an appointment to view the preschool and check on availability.
Newcastle Training focuses on the American Heart Association (AHA) training for all health care professionals. If you need training for CPR, first aid, ECG, pediatric care or any type of emergency assessment, Newcastle will get you confident and on track. Licensed courses are provided daily, onsite as well as online. The online courses still require an in-person skills assessment.
Kirk Peter Elementary School in Kirkland supports an educational approach that is focused on individual development where students are actively engaged in their own education. The school provides grade levels from kindergarten to 6th grade and develops skills that will allow students to continue to grow and learn even after they have left school. Kirk Peter also participates in community activities and works to preserve and enhance the environment.