School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B
Geo & Community
B+
Reviews
A-
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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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$38,830
Enrollment
915
International Students
8.2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
74%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1340
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
175
Number of tests taken
389
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(13)|
Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Statistics
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European History
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Music Theory
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Sports
(9)|
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(22)|
Mock Trial Club
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Strategy Tabletop Club
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Mu Alpha Theta (math club)
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Culture Club
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Honors Band
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Sports Analytics Club
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Mock Trial Club
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Strategy Tabletop Club
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Mu Alpha Theta (math club)
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Culture Club
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Honors Band
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Sports Analytics Club
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Young Investor Society
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MOMS (movie-making club)
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Engineering Club
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Art Club
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Chess Club
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Philosophy Club
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Street Ball (basketball club)
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HOSA (future healthcare workers club)
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Chemistry Club
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Website Design Club
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Girls Empower Girls Club
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Literary Magazine
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Baking Club
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Design Club
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Creative Crafting Club
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and Computer Science Club.
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Arts
(15)|
Band
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Chamber Ensemble
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Choir
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Chamber Ensemble
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Choir
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Production
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Theater
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Animation
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Digital Art
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Graphic Design
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Photography
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Studio Art
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Mixed Media
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Tech Theater
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Basic Info
Application Info
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 915 students, 8.20% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.tbcs.org.
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, 37 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.
In recent years, 37 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 2023-2025, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University.
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 Day Tuition for The Bear Creek School?
The day tuition for The Bear Creek School in 2024 is
$38,830 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@tbcs.org .
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 the 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 310 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Bear Creek School has been favorited by 58 users.
Also The Bear Creek School has been favorited by 58 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
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.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Bear Creek School?
Yes, here are few:
Brightmont Academy WA, Eastside Catholic School and The Overlake School.
The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
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
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Bear Creek School are:
B- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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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