The Overlake School
N/A
5 reviews
Grades
5-12
5-12
Students
532
532
Type
Private
Private
20301 Northeast 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about The Overlake SchoolI came to Overlake as a 6th grader, now I am an incoming 7th grader.Pros:-Sports program--I had a lot of fun-Arts program--Choir and Drama was great-Diversity and inclusion--the school tries it's best when it comes to diversity. There are Asian American Pacific Islander affinity, South Asian affinity, Anti-Racist White affinity, Jewish affinity, Christian affinity, Muslim affinity, LGBTQIA+ affinity, and more.-PE--is much more fun than my old school-The Campus--it's really large and spacious, making students exercise just to get to class-Language course--great, but only as learning the language for the first time. Some of my Chinese speaking classmates chose Mandarin, and they were really bored.-Class size--usually 16 kids per class (my Mandarin class had 9 kids and PE has various class sizes)Cons:-6th grade math program--the application test was harder than the class-Teachers care too much about fun-Too many "off" daysSummary:Good school, but as an Academics focused child, I prefer a better curriculum. This school may be good for 94-97 percentile children, but as a 99 percentile kid, I want to have a harder program.
Posted by a student on 7/3/2023This is a great school. The academics are top notch and someone coming from a public school will have to work extra hard to keep up. However, the teachers are always there to help you and support you. They offer after school hours which is great way to get the help your child needs. The sports and clubs are wonderful and there is something for everyone. Its a small school, so everyone knows everyone and the teachers and students are really warm and welcoming. You instantly feel like you belong to the school community. I would highly recommend this school to everyone. Its totally worth the price tag.
Posted by a community member on 10/6/2016Small classes. Everyone knows everyone. Academic is a focus area but then so are other activities. A bit of let down is folks with excessive money can get into this school and bring the overall quality a bit down. Though it is these Richie Rich's funds that help some of the lesser affordable families with smart kids to attend a high quality school like this one..
Posted by a parent on 5/19/2016I think it is a big rip off. Bellevue school distrcit and surrounding areas on the eastside have fabulous schools. It is about status. They do not get to know the other kids in their neighborhood like all the others. They also have an attitude like they are better than kids that go to public school.
Posted by a community member on 12/31/2012I am an alumna of Overlake; it is a great school! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a College Prep school with a fast-paced and rewarding learning environment!
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Redmond schools - The Overlake School is located at 20301 Northeast 108th Street, Redmond WA 98053. The Overlake School is a Private school that serves grade levels 5-12.