Montessori Country School

Bainbridge Island School District is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for all students, particularly those with unique learning needs. Serving a diverse age range from preschool through high school, the district focuses on empowering students with various diagnoses, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The educational approach emphasizes relevant and engaging learning experiences that cultivate a lifelong love of education while preparing students to contribute positively to society. With a commitment to equity, anti-racism, and diversity, the district implements tailored programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to meet individual needs. What sets Bainbridge Island School District apart is its low student-teacher ratio, which ensures personalized attention for each student, alongside strong partnerships with families that enhance the educational journey. The specialized facilities and community events further enrich the learning experience, making it a unique place where every student can thrive and discover their potential.

Hazel Creek Montessori is a nurturing educational institution located on 10 picturesque acres of Bainbridge Island, Washington, dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young children aged 1 to 5 years. With a core mission centered around the holistic development of each child, this school serves a diverse range of students, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The unique environment at Hazel Creek is enriched by its beautiful park-like setting, which includes nature trails, rolling hills, and a vibrant vegetable garden that invites exploration and play. The school features two distinct buildings: a charming storybook schoolhouse for preschoolers and a ranch-style facility for toddlers. Each classroom is thoughtfully designed with fully equipped Montessori environments that promote independence and hands-on learning. Hazel Creek Montessori employs highly qualified educators who possess extensive backgrounds in Early Childhood Education and Montessori training, ensuring that every child receives personalized attention in a supportive atmosphere. The commitment to ongoing staff training reinforces the school's dedication to providing an enriching educational experience. What truly sets Hazel Creek apart is its seamless integration of expansive outdoor spaces into daily learning activities, alongside specialized programs that cater to academic, physical, social, and emotional growth. With certified Montessori instructors and specialists in various disciplines such as language arts and sciences, the school fosters strong family partnerships while providing an exceptional educational journey tailored to each child's unique needs.

Hyla School is an independent middle and high school on Bainbridge Island serving grades 5 to 12 on our Bucklin Hill campus. The middle school program covers grades 5 to 8, and the upper school covers grades 9 to 12. Our upper school follows a deeper learning model built on sustained, meaningful work rather than piles of assignments. Signature programs include Panoramas, which take learning outside the classroom, and UW in the Upper School, through which students begin college coursework. Middle school students choose from a long list of electives and take Human Relations, a class on how to be part of a community. Students compete on middle and upper school athletic teams. Families can apply for Flexible Tuition, and upper school applicants can also apply for merit scholarships.