Quick Facts

Established: 1988

Grades: Preschool – grade 12

School Type: Independent, classical, Christian, college preparatory, co-educational day school, preschool – grade 12.

Enrollment: 915 students in 2024 – 2025
107 Preschool (preschool and prekindergarten)
290 Lower School (grades K – 4)
283 Middle School (grades 5 – 8)
235 Upper School (grades 9 – 12)

International Students: The Bear Creek School accepts international students to all grade levels; however, we no longer issue the Form I-20 to new non-immigrant F-1 visa students.

Faculty: Total faculty preschool – grade 12
Men: 25
Women: 75

Student-to-teacher ratio: 9 to 1. Typical class size is 18.

Redmond Campus in Redmond, Washington, houses grades K – 12 classes in two buildings: Upper School (9 – 12) and Main building (K – 8). Explore our Redmond Campus on our interactive campus map

Valley Campus, also in Redmond, houses preschool and prekindergarten classes.

Get directions and contact information.

President and Headmaster

Patrick Carruth

Patrick Carruth
B.A. University of Georgia
M.A. Literature, University of Memphis

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Karen Blankenbeckler
B.S. Elementary Education, Oregon State University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Lesley University

Accreditations
NWAIS Accredited Member

Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)
Cognia

Affiliations
National Association of Independent Schools

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS)
Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)

Diversity Statement

The Bear Creek School defines diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of faith—that God is the author and originator of all things, including humans, the crown of His creation, made in His image. As an image-bearer of God, each person contains value and significance, and thus, should be valued for his or her uniqueness, treated with equity and respect, and invited to participate in every aspect of the life of the school.

See Headmaster and President Patrick Carruth's letter to our school community regarding racism and racial injustice.