Lakeside School is a private, co-educational day school for grades 5-12 located in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1919, it's widely recognized as one of the top private schools in the United States and is known for its rigorous academic curriculum.
Key Characteristics
Lakeside School's mission is to develop intellectually capable students who will contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. The school provides a dynamic academic program that includes strong offerings in arts, athletics, and outdoor education. It consistently ranks as a top school for STEM education. The campus, which is over 30 acres, is often described as having a "New England-style" feel.
Notable Alumni
Lakeside School has a number of prominent alumni, most famously Bill Gates and Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft after meeting at the school. Other notable alumni include former Washington Governor Booth Gardner, actor Adam West, and journalist Annie Leonard.
