About North Beach Elementary
North Beach Elementary is the neighborhood school for families in the North Beach, Olympic Manor, Blue Ridge, and Crown Hill neighborhoods in northwest Seattle. It is part of Seattle Public Schools. It is a warm, welcoming school where children and families are truly known and valued. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as a Seattle Preschool Program classroom, the school offers a nurturing environment that blends strong academics with a focus on kindness, curiosity, and community. Families are an important part of life at North Beach, and you’ll find an engaged school community that supports learning both in and out of the classroom. With dedicated teachers, enriching programs, and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere, North Beach Elementary is a place where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and feel at home.This site is managed and maintained by the North Beach Elementary PTA.
On behalf of the North Beach Elementary PTA, welcome to North Beach! We are an engaged and active community of families that advocate, fundraise, and celebrate our unique and wonderful community.Below is the contact information for our Executive Team. We are here to help you and your students get to know our wonderful community. Please do not hesitate to reach out. We are so happy you are here!Your 2026-2027 PTA Board
Co-Presidents: Janelle Dougherty & Caitlin Mahon / president@northbeachpta.orgCo-Vice Presidents: Jes Collins & Becky Slade / vp@northbeachpta.orgSecretary: Julia Kristoferson / secretary@northbeachpta.orgTreasurer: Melissa Lewis / treasurer@northbeachpta.orgKindergarten Ambassadors: Jes Collins & Julia Kristoferson
Get To Know North Beach
Year Opened: 1958
Mascot: Herbie the Seal!
School Colors: Purple, White, & Gold!
Motto: “At North Beach we take care of ourselves, each other, and our school!”
Student Population: 330
Teachers & Staff: 55
North Beach in the News
North Beach was recently featured in Northwest Seattle Living magazine. Check out the article below.