Hillside is dedicated to nurturing the talents of our students, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to the world. Our primary objective is to cultivate creative, compassionate, and critically thinking individuals.

At Hillside, students not only develop critical thinking and effective writing skills but also gain the confidence to express their creativity unapologetically.

We provide a challenging college preparatory program centered on recognizing, appreciating, and sharing gifts with one another.  Hillside integrates the values below within an inspiring core curriculum. We encourage students as they:

• Hone their critical thinking abilities and develop academic skills, and strive for excellence
• Risk mistakes, since errors are stepping stones to creativity and learning
• Participate in a nurturing, respectful, supportive environment
• Explore feelings and choose responsible actions
• Discover their own gifts and celebrate the gifts of others

Top-Rated 5-12 Preparatory School Education for Dedicated Students on Seattle’s Eastside

Serving the Needs of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Newcastle, Kingsgate & Issaquah