Catlin Gabel is widely recognized as one of the premier independent schools in the Pacific Northwest, with a strong market position built on inspired learning that leads to responsible action.
The school offers a rigorous and thoughtfully constructed curriculum that challenges students to think independently while nurturing each student’s curiosity and individuality.
Its remarkable facilities, set on a stunning wooded campus, provide inspiring spaces for learning, creativity, athletics, and community life.
At the heart of Catlin Gabel is a deeply relational culture where students are truly known and valued.
Faculty members serve not only as teachers but as mentors, advocates, champions, and intellectual guides.
This powerful combination of rigor, belonging, and purpose prepares students to thrive well beyond graduation as confident, principled, and engaged contributors to the world.
Catlin Gabel’s strength today is grounded in a rich history that reflects decades of commitment to progressive education and whole child development.
At Catlin Gabel, progressive education is more than a philosophy—it’s an approach to learning that develops in students the confidence, compassion, and critical thinking to lead courageously.
