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Developing the intellect, agility, and courage to thrive

At Pacific Ridge, we incorporate real-world challenges, innovative approaches, and a growth mindset throughout our rigorous curriculum. Our dedicated and passionate faculty strives to impart a genuine love of learning to all of our students, propelling them further than they even imagined.

Inspiring Thinkers, Leaders, and Lifelong Learners

It all starts in the classroom with small, lively discussions around the Harkness table. Each student is seen, heard, and actively included, which drives them to develop the critical thinking and communication skills to navigate challenges. Students are positioned at the center of their education – empowering them on their path to academic excellence, personal development, and purpose.

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A School Where Connection and Learning Thrive

Here, teachers are mentors, and small class sizes create meaningful relationships. Students connect with peers and teachers in a welcoming, inclusive community, where engaging lessons inspire curiosity and excitement.  With personalized attention, teachers ensure every student is challenged and supported, whether in class discussions, one-on-one chats, or shared global travel experiences. Our students graduate as confident, passionate, lifelong learners uniquely prepared for college and next steps.

Explore Our Curriculum

Integrating content and values across academic disciplines and throughout the educational experience is central to our mission. Students learn to make connections between and beyond traditional disciplines in a way that adds depth, breadth and purpose to learning.

Middle School

 

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Upper School

 

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Harkness and open table conversations were crucial to my success in college and in my post-grad job. I believe that PRS was foundational to this skill. 

Akayla | Class of ‘19

 

Where are our Firebirds now? 

Academies

Students in the Academies build a dedicated multi-tiered, in-depth learning and leadership journey rooted in the core pillars of the Pacific Ridge Mission.
 

Faculty

Meet our dedicated faculty and staff and learn a little more about what makes them so special. 
 
 

College Guidance

Pacific Ridge prepares students to have ample choices for the next phase in their education, and the personal development to thrive once they get there.
 

Student Support

The mission of the Student Support Team is to assess and attend to the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
 

Academic News

Arts

Creativity is everywhere on campus.

Athletics

Firebirds lead both on and off the field or court.

Clubs & Activities

There are endless ways to get involved.