The Downtown School

The Downtown School is an independent, co-educational high school located near Seattle Center. Founded in 2018 by Lakeside School, The Downtown School offers a high-quality academic education to a diverse body of academically talented students. The Downtown School is affiliated with Lakeside School, a national leader in independent school education. The curriculum of The Downtown School combines some of the best aspects of Lakeside School’s high-quality academic program with special programs and features that are unique to the school. Students of The Downtown School are members of a tight-knit community: At full enrollment, the school will serve 160 students in grades 9-12. Students work closely with a core group of teachers with outstanding experience and credentials, as well as a passion for educating young people. Tuition for the 2019-2020 school year is $18,200 – well below that of most independent schools in the greater Seattle area. Financial aid is available, with awards ranging from to The Downtown School is currently accepting applications for students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grade in the 2020-2021 school year.