Academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment
Northshore Christian Academy is nationally recognized for our academics. We are an award-winning Early Learning and K-8 school where students are spiritually equipped and academically prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow.
![Preparing the great leaders of tomorrow](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/332423.png?width=700&height=649&name=332423.png)
2019 National Blue Ribbon School
![2024BPNW_GoldWin](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/2024BPNW_GoldWin.png?width=115&height=115&name=2024BPNW_GoldWin.png)
2024 Best Elementary School in the pnw
Preparing the great leaders of tomorrow
At NCA, we aim for academic rigor with heart and help. In addition to our outstanding results with foundational academic subjects, we have thriving STEM, arts, Bible studies, athletics, and foreign language programs.
Preparing Students For Success at Every Level
We help students find their talents, conquer challenges, develop a relationship with God, and get ready for a bright future.
![Early Learning](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/students-1.jpg?width=909&height=600&name=students-1.jpg)
![Elementary School](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy-of-1794.jpg?width=1060&height=797&name=Copy-of-1794.jpg)
![Middle School](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/students-4.jpg?width=1054&height=700&name=students-4.jpg)
NCA by the Numbers
STEM Classes Offered
Recognized Top 50 US Private School
Years Testing Above Grade Level Standards
Music Programs (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Students-to-Teacher Ratio
Multi-Cultural Student Body
Parent Teacher Fellowship Opportunities
Students Enrolled in 2023-2024
8th Grade Graduates Annually
Boys and Girls
Specialist Areas
Families
Volume Library
Open 11 Hours Per Day
Academy Teachers
ELC Teachers
Mimi S.
Parent"The PTF International Day event this year was a wonderful, fun, and informative event! Thank you to our school leaders, PTF, teachers, and staff, as well as parents who participated in this event/celebration and made it happen! It was a joy seeing students asking questions, playing with some of the displayed musical instruments, exploring & learning at each table. I loved visiting each table and learning about everyone's culture and history. May God bless you all and your families. Thank you, Northshore Christian Academy."
Bonnica V.
Parent"At Northshore Christian Academy, dedicated teachers inspire a love for learning in every child, fostering a nurturing environment where minds and hearts thrive with music and faith - it's no wonder that my three kids absolutely love it there!”
Jennifer F.
Parent"This is our 14th year at NCA and we still love it more than ever. Teachers and staff show genuine love for each student. They unapologetically profess the love and truth of the gospel."
Brandi O.
ParentI love the Christ-centered focus of NCA. I also really like the variety of different programs the kids get to be involved with, like music, Spanish, PLTW, etc.
Kate H.
ParentThe diversity and inclusion. I love watching how all the children in my daughter's class have built a special family like bond with one another.
Mindy S.
ParentThe music program is far and beyond any other elementary or middle school in the area. Lisa Walchenbach has been instrumental in my son’s life as has the band instructor, Jen Hansen. The loving demeanors they emanate is evident by the way the interact with the kids.
Chris S.
Parent"As parents, we would like to take this prospect to thank the teachers for their continuous care, support, collaboration, and most importantly patience. We have witnessed massive and exponential development in my daughter. She is so blessed to have teachers like you. Thanks for your endurance, quality care, enthusiasm, diligent efforts and passion you provide each and every day. "
Upcoming Events
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Academics
We set students up for success with a solid foundation in reading, writing, and math. Elementary students also have weekly arts activities, music and drama lessons, and engineering projects.
Our middle school students can choose from a broad range of electives in STEM, the arts, and other life skills. We encourage students to explore their interests and practice creative problem solving in every subject area.
![Elementary school student](https://nca.school/hubfs/Group-26891.png)
Specialists Programs
Focused Art, Drama, Engineering, Library, Music, PE, Spanish, Technology, and Middle School Electives.
![Student playing basketball](https://nca.school/hubfs/Group-26889.png)
Fine Arts
Offering Band, Orchestra, Choir, Music, Drama, Foreign Language, and Middle School Musical.
![Student is practicing music](https://nca.school/hubfs/Group-26890.png)
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Building critical thinking skills with advanced curriculum.
![Student with headphones listening to music](https://nca.school/hubfs/Group-26899.png)
Beyond The Classroom
Counseling, Extended Care, Lion's Club Enrichment, Robotics, Summer Reading Program, and Thrive Tutoring & Speech Therapy.
![Students sit in class and study together](https://nca.school/hubfs/Group-26893.png)
Extra Curriculum
In order to develop the mind and skills of our students, we offer several enrichment classes that do not cost extra, they are part of the elementary program.
![Student is concentrating on writing on paper](https://nca.school/hubfs/Group-26899.png)
![Lindsay Ott, 3rd Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247444814_Ott-Lindsay-STF.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247444814_Ott-Lindsay-STF.jpg)
![Sarah Leighow, Kindergarten Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247436413_Leighow-Sarah-STF.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247436413_Leighow-Sarah-STF.jpg)
![Heather Sidenquist, 2nd Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247501923_Sidenquist-Heather.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247501923_Sidenquist-Heather.jpg)
![Camille Dittemore, 2nd Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247471720_Dittemore-Camille.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247471720_Dittemore-Camille.jpg)
![Cindy Quigley, 4th Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247451889_Quigley-Cynthia-ST.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247451889_Quigley-Cynthia-ST.jpg)
![Amy Benton, 4th Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247452526_Benton-Amy-STF.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247452526_Benton-Amy-STF.jpg)
![Amanda Tormon, 6th Grade Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247425769_Tormon-Amanda-STF.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247425769_Tormon-Amanda-STF.jpg)
![Jena Petrie, 7th Grade Teacher & Roarin' Robotics Program Coordinator](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247443724_Petrie-Jena-STF.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247443724_Petrie-Jena-STF.jpg)
![Eudis Matos, Spanish Specialist](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/Matos%2c-Eudis.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Matos%2c-Eudis.jpg)
![Liz Haltom, ELC Toddlers Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247470197_Haltom-Lizabeth-ST.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247470197_Haltom-Lizabeth-ST.jpg)
![Jessica Gehlke, ELC Toddlers Teacher](https://nca.school/hs-fs/hubfs/247478533_Gehlke-Jess-STF.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=247478533_Gehlke-Jess-STF.jpg)
Lindsay Ott
3rd Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence ‘All In’ Award 2023: Received $2,000 in compensation, and $500 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Sarah Leighow
Kindergarten Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence ‘All In’ Award 2023: Received $2,000 in compensation, and $500 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Heather Sidenquist
2nd Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Camille Dittemore
2nd Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Cindy Quigley
4th Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Amy Benton
4th Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Amanda Tormon
6th Grade Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Jena Petrie
7th Grade Teacher & Roarin' Robotics Program Coordinator
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Eudis Matos
Spanish Specialist
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Liz Haltom
ELC Toddlers Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Jessica Gehlke
ELC Toddlers Teacher
NCA Educator Excellence 'Missional Excellence' Award 2023: Received $1,250 in compensation, and $250 for further innovation and excellence in the classroom.
Blog
![How NCA Middle School Prepares the Next Generation to Excel](https://6652701.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6652701/hubfs/Future-of-Flight-Field-trip.jpeg?width=413&height=413&name=Future-of-Flight-Field-trip.jpeg)
How NCA Middle School Prepares the Next Generation to Excel
By NCA![The Cost of Education: Private School Tuition in the Seattle Area](https://6652701.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6652701/hubfs/private-school-tuition-3.jpg?width=413&height=413&name=private-school-tuition-3.jpg)
The Cost of Education: Private School Tuition in the Seattle Area
By NCA![How Far Is Too Far to Commute to Your Child’s Private School?](https://6652701.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6652701/hubfs/private-schools-near-me-1.jpg?width=413&height=413&name=private-schools-near-me-1.jpg)
How Far Is Too Far to Commute to Your Child’s Private School?
By NCA![Why Middle School Grades Matter: Understanding Their Impact on Future Success](https://6652701.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6652701/hubfs/middle-school-grades-1.jpg?width=413&height=413&name=middle-school-grades-1.jpg)
Why Middle School Grades Matter: Understanding Their Impact on Future Success
By NCA![Why STEM Education Is Important in 2023](https://6652701.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6652701/hubfs/IMGP7421-2880x1800-1.jpg?width=413&height=413&name=IMGP7421-2880x1800-1.jpg)
Why STEM Education Is Important in 2023
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