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Harbor School Campuses Are Currently Closed

In response to the current pandemic, both the Harbor School and Carpe Diem campuses are closed until the end of the school year. School remains in session via remote learning.

Our faculty and our students have shown great resilience and determination in adapting to our new model of learning remotely and we are grateful for all the parent support we have received during this transition. The Harbor School is committed to providing an engaging and challenging remote education for all of our K-8 students as long as is necessary.

Admissions for the 2020/21 academic year remain open. Please visit our Admissions Page for more information or email Niamh Prince, our Admissions Director, at

Please email with any questions about our school

FAST FACTS

Founded in 1995

Located on Vashon Island, WA

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

10:1 Student Teacher Ratio*

$10,860 - $15,715 Tuition Range

Governed by Board of Trustees

Financial Aid Available

*varies by grade level

CORNERSTONE VALUES

Our Cornerstone Values are our guiding principles in our academics, programs and relationships both within our school and in our greater community.

C O M P A S S I O N

P E R S O N A L B E S T

I N T E G R I T Y

A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y

R E S P E C T

R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y

Hallmarks

INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING - Small class size means all students receive individual attention and can develop an individual learning path.

TRAVEL STUDY & OUTDOOR EDUCATION - Students venture outside the classroom and beyond our island. Connecting academic lessons with life experiences cultivates lasting bonds and builds independent thinkers.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP - A commitment to promote inclusion, racial equity, and social justice

SERVICE LEARNING - Service to our community and our environment is part of school life and planned into the year.

HANDS-ON THEMATIC UNITS - Students are deeply immersed in every aspect of their learning through subject-integrated thematic units that foster stronger connections between concepts and lasting understanding.

INTEGRATED ARTS - Dedicated arts instruction is part of every child's education.

INSPIRING YOUNG SCHOLARS TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR WISDOM, COMPASSION, AND PERSONAL BEST IN THE CLASSROOM, THE COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD.

"I reflect back on my journey as a student and can say with conviction that Harbor School had a profound affect on who I am, what I desire to do with my life, and how prepared I am for the adventure ahead."
- Oakley, Class of '13

"Not only did Harbor School give me the academic foundation I needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond, but it also nurtured in me a sense of community and a desire to help the world around me."
- Sophia, Class of '01