Willows Preparatory School
Alternative school · Grades 5–12
Redmond, WA
12280 Redmond Woodinville Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Redmond
- One of the most diverse private schools in Washington
- Growing: enrollment up 126% since 2017–18
In Redmond, Washington, Willows Preparatory School is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. About 271 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 126% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 271
- Teachers
- 31 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 121 girls, 150 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% of independent schools in Washington.
- Compared with 40 independent schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Willows Preparatory School
What grades does Willows Preparatory School serve?
Willows Preparatory School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Willows Preparatory School?
About 271 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Willows Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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