What Willows Preparatory School does

Willows Preparatory School is a private, co-educational day school located in Redmond, Washington, serving students in Grades 5 through 12. The school operates as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) across Grades 5-10 and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11-12, forming a continuous IB learning journey. It is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) global network of schools, with the controlling legal entity referenced in its privacy policy as Rancho Solano Preparatory School, an ISP affiliate. The school's customer base consists of families in the Greater Seattle/Redmond area seeking rigorous private education with international and college-preparatory orientation, supported by a 1:9 student-teacher ratio, a 40:1 student-counselor ratio, and reported outcomes including a 1530 average SAT score.

The school's core academic products include its Middle School Program, High School Program, College Preparation & Counseling services, Performing & Visual Arts Program, and a Student Support Program offering 1:1 check-ins and on-site speech-language therapy. Technology infrastructure is built on Microsoft 365 with official Microsoft School status and includes participation in the Microsoft TEALS Program for computer science. Digital safety is enforced through the Securly suite (Filter, Home, Classroom, Aware), and admissions are managed through the Ravenna platform. The student body reflects a multicultural community drawn from over 30 countries and 40 languages. The school employs approximately 34 staff members, including dedicated directors for Learning, Admissions, Technology, and Student Support.

Willows Prep generates revenue through annual tuition and fees, billed on a subscription basis, with pricing details published on the school's admissions page. Its go-to-market motion is sales-led and admissions-driven, relying on campus tours, open houses, the Ravenna application portal, and content marketing through its website to attract prospective families. The school is privately held with no public listing or venture funding identified.

Name

Willows Preparatory School

Legal name

Rancho Solano Preparatory School

Website

https://willowsprep.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Willows Preparatory School is a private IB World School in Redmond, Washington, serving Grades 5-12 within the International Schools Partnership network, delivering the IB MYP and IBDP continuum to families in the Greater Seattle area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Private school education
• International Baccalaureate program
• College preparation counseling
• Middle and high school
• IB World School

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private school tuition revenue from enrolled students in Grades 5-12. Families pay annual tuition for IB education, college preparation, and access to campus facilities including science labs, creative studios, and performing arts spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Willows Preparatory School is a private IB World School in Redmond, Washington delivering a continuous International Baccalaureate education for students in Grades 5-12, combining the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Core offerings include the Middle School and High School academic programs, dedicated college counseling, performing and visual arts, athletics and clubs, Spanish language learning, and a Student Support Program with on-site speech-language therapy, all delivered on a purpose-built three-building campus.

Product overview

Willows Preparatory School offers a unified private school education spanning Grades 5-12, built around the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP). The core educational offering consists of Middle School and High School programs, complemented by College Preparation & Counseling, Performing & Visual Arts, Student Support Program, and technology education through its Microsoft School partnership. Additional offerings include clubs, sports, language learning (Spanish), and the ISP Life Competencies Framework. The school operates as part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network, enabling global learning opportunities. The technology infrastructure integrates Microsoft 365 for digital learning and security, supported by third-party tools including Ravenna for admissions, Securly for digital safety, and various content delivery platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program (Grades 5-8)
• High School Program (Grades 9-12)
• College Preparation & Counseling
• Performing & Visual Arts Program
• Microsoft School Technology Program
• Student Support Program
• Clubs, Sports & Opportunities
• Spanish Language Learning

Quantifiable outcome

• 1530 average SAT score among graduating students
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Schools Partnership (ISP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization network of international schools. Willows Prep is part of ISP's network enabling global learning experiences, student exchanges, collaborative programs like ISP Film Festival and ISP Model United Nations, and exclusive scholarships with partner institutions.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School accredited to deliver the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 5-10 and Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11-12. Curriculum developed and licensed by the IB organization based in Switzerland.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Microsoft School designation with Microsoft 365 infrastructure integration. Students use Microsoft applications and tools within a secure digital ecosystem. Partnership includes Microsoft TEALS Program for technology education.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation organization providing global accreditation and certification for educational institutions. Willows Prep holds Cognia accreditation demonstrating educational quality standards.
• NIPSA (Northwest Independent Private School Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional association of independent private schools in the Pacific Northwest providing networking, professional development, and collaborative opportunities among member schools.
• SecurlycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital safety and filtering technology provider. School uses Securly Filter for content filtering, Securly Home for family oversight, Securly Classroom for lesson management, and Securly Aware for comprehensive monitoring.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Annie Wright School: Tacoma, WA private school offering IB programmes from preschool through Grade 12. Directly comparable as an IB-credentialed private school in the Pacific Northwest competing for similar IB-seeking families.
• University Prep: Seattle-based independent school serving Grades 5-12 with a rigorous college-prep curriculum and small class sizes. Direct competitor for Greater Seattle families seeking selective private school options.
• Charles Wright Academy: Independent private school in Tacoma, WA serving Grades K-12 with strong college-prep focus. Comparable college-readiness orientation and Pacific Northwest independent school market.
• Rancho Solano Preparatory School: ISP-affiliated private school offering IB and college-prep programmes. Sister/sibling entity under ISP and referenced as the controlling legal entity in Willows Prep's privacy policy.
• Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences: Seattle independent school serving Grades 6-12 emphasizing interdisciplinary, college-prep education. Comparable grade span and Seattle private school competition.
• The Overlake School: Independent private school in Redmond, WA serving Grades 5-12. Most direct geographic and grade-range competitor to Willows Prep, competing for Eastside families seeking selective college-prep education.
• The Bush School: Seattle independent school serving Grades K-12 with a strong progressive and college-prep orientation. Comparable grade span, tuition tier, and Seattle-area private school market as Willows Prep.
• Eastside Preparatory School: Independent K-12 private school in Kirkland, WA serving Grades 5-12. Comparable mission, grade span, and Eastside feeder market as Willows Prep.

Emerging players

• Bellevue Children's Academy: Eastside private school with IB programming serving younger grades with overlapping IB curriculum philosophy. Partial overlap with Willows Prep's IB continuum positioning for feeder families.

Broad incumbents

• International Schools Partnership (ISP): Global operator of more than 80 international schools. Parent organization and broader network for Willows Prep; comparable in that other ISP member schools offer similar IB curricula and benefit from the same network programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/willows-preparatory-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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