Overview

The Bear Creek School, a leader in classical education in the Pacific Northwest, provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum from a Christian worldview for students in Preschool- Grade 12. What sets Bear Creek apart? Classical education (Grammar, Dialectic, Rhetoric) based on the Western tradition of a broad based liberal arts program; College preparatory academics including Honors and Advanced Placement classes; Christian worldview woven throughout the curriculum encourages students to develop into the individual God intends. For parents looking for a unique educational opportunity for their student, Bear Creek offers small classes and dedicated teachers in a supportive Christian community.
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The Bear Creek School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
B Matriculation
B+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B+ Reviews

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $34,550
# of Students: 881
Teacher:Student: 1:8%
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 13
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 74%
SAT: 1362/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

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AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
141
Number of tests taken
293
26%
31%
23%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 13)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Statistics
United States History
Biology
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Statistics
United States History
Biology
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Computer Science A
European History
Music Theory
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Sports

(Total 9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 12)
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
Animation
Graphic Design
Photography
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
Animation
Graphic Design
Photography
Studio Art
Mixed Media
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1988
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 01/12
Interview: Skype
School Code:
TOEFL: 929
SSAT: 1527
ISEE: 481705

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Bear Creek School

Tell me a bit about The Bear Creek School.
The Bear Creek School is Co-ed private day school located in Washington, US. It was founded 1988 , and currently has about 881 students, 8.20% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.tbcs.org.
Does The Bear Creek School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Bear Creek School is offering 13 AP courses.

In recent years, 31 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Bear Creek School also have 74% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Bear Creek School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2023, some students attended Harvard College, Stanford University, Yale University, Williams College and University of Chicago.
What is the application requirement for The Bear Creek School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Bear Creek School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Bear Creek School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Bear Creek School in 2024 is $34,550 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@tbcs.org .
Where is The Bear Creek School located?
The Bear Creek School is located in the State of Washington of USA. The closest major city is Seattle, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Bear Creek School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Bear Creek School is among the most popular schools, within top 304 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Bear Creek School has been favorited by 58 users.
How to start with an application with The Bear Creek School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Bear Creek School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bear Creek School’s official site: http://www.tbcs.org or call them at 425-898-1720.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Bear Creek School?
Yes, here are few: The Overlake School, Brightmont Academy WA and Eastside Catholic School.

The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Bear Creek School?
The overall rating for The Bear Creek School is B.

The section ratings of The Bear Creek School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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