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B 5.0 Washington, US
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School Overview

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Overall
B
Matriculation B
Academics A
Extracurriculars B
Community B+
Reviews B+
The Overlake School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, coeducational day school for 522 students in grades five through 12 with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and outstanding co-curricular programs in the arts, athletics, community service and outdoor education.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$45530
Enrollment
546
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
30.5
Class Size
14

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +

AP Scores

(2023)
92%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(18)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
Macroeconomics
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Strength and Conditioning
Tennis
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(31)
Alliance Club
Chess Club
Culinary Club
Environmental Club
Film Club
French Literature Magazine
Alliance Club
Chess Club
Culinary Club
Environmental Club
Film Club
French Literature Magazine
IMPACT
Junior Statesmen of America
Latin Club
Math Team
Overlake Math Olympiad
Peer Tutoring
Philanthropy Club
Robotics Club
Student government
The Overlake Independent Alliance Club
Chess Club
Culinary Club
Film Club
IMPACT
Latin Club
Math Team
Peer Tutoring
Robotics Club
Environmental Club
French Literature Magazine
Junior Statesmen of America
Overlake Math Olympiad
Philanthropy Club
Student government
The Overlake Independent
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Contact Info

https://www.overlake.org/
20301 NE 108th Street, Redmond, WA 98053
425-868-1000
lsabino@overlake.org
Washington

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Grades 5-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1967
Campus Size: 75 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE,TOEFL
School Code:
SSAT: 5618
ISEE: 480073
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Overlake School

Tell me a bit about The Overlake School.
The Overlake School is Co-ed private day school located in Washington, US. It was founded 1967 , and currently has about 546 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.overlake.org/.
Does The Overlake School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Overlake School is offering 18 AP courses.

In recent years, 92 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Overlake School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Overlake School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 2.19% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.48% go to top 25, and about 1.92% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Overlake School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Overlake 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 Overlake School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Overlake School in 2024 is $45,530 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 lsabino@overlake.org .
Where is The Overlake School located?
The Overlake 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 Overlake School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Overlake School is among the most popular schools, within top 432 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Overlake School has been favorited by 25 users.
How to start with an application with The Overlake School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Overlake School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Overlake School’s official site: https://www.overlake.org/ or call them at 425-868-1000.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Overlake School?
Yes, here are few: The Bear Creek School, Brightmont Academy WA and Chrysalis School.

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

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

Nearby City

Seattle, Washington
Seattle, a major seaport city on the West Coast, is the largest in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region. With a population of 737,015 as of 2020, it is known for its vibrant tech industry, including companies like Amazon and Microsoft. The city boasts iconic landmarks such as the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Seattle is a hub for innovation, culture, and coffee, offering a unique blend of urban development and natural beauty, with stunning views of the Puget Sound and surrounding mountains.
Population (2022) 598,541
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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