12840 SE 3rd St
Bellevue, WA 98005

Many of the teachers struggled to clearly explain the material, and it often felt like students were expected to teach themselves. A large number of students ended up relying on private tutors just to keep up with the coursework, which raises concerns about the effectiveness of the instruction.Grading also felt inconsistent and, at times, unfair. Some teachers seemed to use grades more as a form of pressure than as a reflection of understanding or learning. This created a stressful environment where students were focused more on avoiding penalties than actually learning the material.The overall student culture also made the environment less welcoming. There is a noticeable amount of wealth on display, and some students behave in ways that feel competitive or dismissive toward others.Because of these issues with teaching quality, grading practices, and the social atmosphere, I would not recommend this school to others.

My child got assaulted at Chinook and the school basically told that my child who's a victim is actually at fault. I tried escalating and went to the school district, and they did nothing but backed the school. I really don't understand why the school and the district hates the honest kids so much, based on the reviews here it's all they do - try to make sure nothing is addressed and everyone else is blamed. No wonder their enrollment is at all time low

This is a very well run school and the students and teachers uphold high standards. It is one of the top elementary school in the district.