Northwest Yeshiva High School, the only Jewish high school in the state, maintains a highly-regarded college preparatory and Judaic studies curriculum.
Perched on a hillside in the Mid-Island area above Island Crest Way, the school is a tight-knit community of students and teachers committed to producing well-rounded young adults. Students are also required to perform community service during each school year to foster a strong sense of volunteerism. The school also offers a number of interscholastic sports and electives and maintains strong ties to Israel. More than half of the student body spends a year abroad in Israel before continuing on to college.
Head of School Rabbi Bernie Fox administers both the general and religious curriculums.
St. Monica Parish School is a Catholic pre-K through 8 school teaching both a traditional academic curriculum coupled with Christ-like values and traditional Catholic teachings.
Students have consistently achieved high test scores and are thought to be on par with other Mercer Island public schools. Grades 1-8 are also required to attend the Eucharist Liturgy once a week. Once a month, students attend an all-school Catholic Mass where one class is assigned to prepare the Liturgy and all are expected to take an active part. Students in grades 5-8 are also allowed the opportunity to serve as Altar Servers.