Seattle Area Hidden Gems
Featured Gem Schools
Seattle Area Findings
While Seattle's private school landscape is famously led by the tech-world feeder, Lakeside School, the area's top Catholic schools are formidable hidden gems. Seattle Preparatory School and the all-girls Holy Names Academy are academic powerhouses with deep roots in the city, consistently sending graduates to top-tier universities nationwide. On the Eastside, Eastside Catholic School has established itself as a premier institution with a strong record of academic and athletic excellence, leading to impressive college placement outcomes.
Portland Area Hidden Gems
Featured Gem Schools
Portland Area Findings
Beyond the nationally-recognized Oregon Episcopal and Catlin Gabel, Portland's Catholic schools are true hidden gems. The all-boys Jesuit High School and all-girls St. Mary's Academy are academic and athletic powerhouses with deep community ties and remarkable records of sending graduates to elite universities. In the suburbs, Valley Catholic School offers a rigorous, faith-based education from pre-K through 12th grade, consistently producing graduates who attend top national and regional universities.
Hawaii Area Hidden Gems
Featured Gem Schools
Hawaii Area Findings
While Hawaii's private school scene is dominated by the legendary Punahou and 'Iolani, several other institutions offer an exceptional, yet less-publicized, path to top colleges. On the neighbor islands, Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Seabury Hall boast formidable placement records that rival top schools across the state. On Oahu itself, Le Jardin Academy, with its prestigious International Baccalaureate program, is a true hidden gem, providing a world-class education in a unique island setting.