The Overlake School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 574 students
Yearly Tuition: $48,489
Acceptance rate: 23%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 13
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Overlake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Overlake School
5	32
6	64
7	64
8	64
9	90
10	90
11	90
12	80

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

75 acres

School Motto

The Overlake School champions students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community.

Student Body

Total Students

574 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1360

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

No dress code

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Art HistoryBiology

Calculus ABCalculus BC

ChemistryComputer Science

English LiteratureEnvironmental Science

French LanguageJapanese

LatinPhysics B

Spanish LanguageSpanish Literature

Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 13

Yearly Tuition Cost

$48,489

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% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,169

Acceptance Rate

23%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Min Yoo

Admissions Associate

Colton Umberger

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

LacrosseSoccer

TennisUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

School Mascot

Hootie The Owl

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Alliance ClubChess Club

Culinary ClubEnvironmental Club

Film ClubFrench Literature Magazine

IMPACTJunior Statesmen of America

Latin ClubMath Team

Overlake Math OlympiadPeer Tutoring

Philanthropy ClubStudent government

The Overlake Independent

Club or Organization:

Robotics Club

School Notes

The Overlake School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, coeducational day school for 575 students in grades five through 12 with a foundation in Liberal Arts education along with outstanding co-curricular programs in the arts, athletics, community service, and outdoor education.

A college prepartory, co-educational, independent school offering rigorous academic and co-curricular activities to students in grades 5 through 12th. Also offer a variety of Global Service Projects, Outdoor Education Program, Project Week, Senior Projects, and Community Service. Summer academic and sports camps available. Need-based financial aid, Malone Scholarships and Rainier Scholarships. A beautiful campus located on 75 rural acres.

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Previous Educational Record
ISEE or SSAT

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Overlake School cost?

The Overlake School's tuition is approximately $48,489 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Overlake School?

The acceptance rate of The Overlake School is 23%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. The Overlake School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.

Does The Overlake School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Overlake School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does The Overlake School offer?

The Overlake School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. The Overlake School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.

What is The Overlake School's ranking?

The Overlake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for The Overlake School?

The application deadline for The Overlake School is Jan. 13.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 11/8/2021

Overlake is outstanding private school, my daughter went to Overlake from sixth grade, totally happy with her education.

- Posted by Parent - parent

5 5/24/2014

Overlake is an extraordinary school. My children went first to Lakeside, which was a huge disappointment. Overlake was, by far, superior in every area.

- Posted by Parent - pckel

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The average private school tuition in Redmond, WA is $29,959 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Redmond, WA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).