North City
Neighborhood

North City is one of Shoreline’s most vibrant, community-centered neighborhoods, stretching along 15th Avenue NE with a true small-town main-street feel. Local shops, everyday services, and favorite gathering spots anchor the area, while the surrounding residential blocks and pocket parks keep things grounded and neighborly. With easy transit access and a central location, North City is a place where errands turn into hellos and community really shows up.

North City Fun Facts

🛍️ Main-street energy: North City is home to one of Shoreline’s most active local business districts.

🌳 Pocket parks: Small parks and green spaces are tucked throughout the surrounding neighborhood.

🚍 Well connected: Transit access makes it easy to get around Shoreline and beyond.

North City blends everyday convenience with genuine community spirit—lively, local, and full of character.

North City Neighborhood Association

The North City Neighborhood Association is one of 14 neighborhood associations in the city of Shoreline. Our volunteers help to create a sense of community by organizing social events, coordinating Shoreline Watch activities, implementing Neighborhood Mini-Grant projects, planning speakers, and sharing information through newsletters, websites and email. Sign up for our email list to receive event invites and occasional news updates.

Connect with the North City Neighborhood Association:
Website
Facebook
Contact: northcityneighbors@gmail.com

North City Neighborhood Events

Find Details about All Upcoming North City Neighborhood Events: Here

North City MeetUp

Join the NCNA and meet your neighbors in a casual setting to talk about issues and events in North City. Monthly meetups – every second Thursday. RSVP not required, but appreciated.

Jazz Walk

NORTH CITY JAZZ WALK'S MISSION: To celebrate, support, and promote local jazz musicians and local businesses in the North City District of Shoreline for the enjoyment of all music lovers.

North City Jazz Walk is proudly presented by the North City Business Association, thanks to generous support from the North City Neighborhood Association, the North City Water District, The Rotary Clubs of both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Gabbert Architects and Planners, and our generous sponsors.

Schools

Shoreline School District Boundaries

Brookside Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in the Shoreline School District serving grades K–5. The school is known for its supportive learning environment, strong community involvement, and a focus on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and student well-being.
General Information:
Address: 17447 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 450 students
Website: https://brookside.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
School Hours: The general operating hours align with a standard elementary school weekday schedule.
Facilities: Brookside is a neighborhood elementary school with updated classrooms, outdoor play areas, and shared community spaces designed to support hands-on learning and connection.
Mascot: The Brookside Bear
Briarcrest Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in the Shoreline School District serving grades K–5. The school is known for its welcoming community, strong academic foundation, and focus on social-emotional learning, inclusion, and student growth.
General Information:
Address: 2715 NE 158th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 450 students
Website: https://briarcrest.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Facilities: Briarcrest Elementary features updated classrooms, outdoor play areas, and flexible learning spaces designed to support collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning.
Mascot: The Bobcats
Ridgecrest Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in the Shoreline School District serving grades K–5. The school is known for its strong sense of community, inclusive learning environment, and commitment to academic achievement, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
General Information:
Address: 16516 10th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 500 students
Website:https://ridgecrest.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
School Hours: The general operating hours align with a standard elementary school weekday schedule.
Facilities: Ridgecrest Elementary features updated classrooms, outdoor play areas, and flexible learning spaces designed to support collaboration, creativity, and student engagement.
Mascot: The Ridgecrest Raccoons
Kellogg Middle School is a highly-rated public school in the Shoreline School District serving grades 6-8. The school is known for its strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including an outstanding music program and competitive sports.
General Information:
Address: 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 1,000 students
Website: https://kellogg.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1.
School Hours: The general operating hours are from 8:15 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.
Facilities: The current school is a new, modern facility located next to Hamlin Park and Shorecrest High School.
Mascot: Dwight the Knight
Shorecrest High School is a highly-rated public high school in the Shoreline School District serving grades 9–12. The school is known for its strong academic offerings, inclusive school culture, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and career-connected learning opportunities.
General Information:
Address: 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 1,300 students
Website:https://shorecrest.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains an approximate student-teacher ratio of 22:1.
School Hours: The general operating hours align with a standard high school weekday schedule.
Facilities: The campus includes modern classrooms, athletic facilities, and performing arts spaces and is located adjacent to Hamlin Park.
Mascot: The Scots
Cascade Community School is a public K–8 alternative school in the Shoreline School District. The school is known for its project-based learning approach, strong family involvement, and emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and student voice within a close-knit school community.
General Information:
Address: 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 400 students
Website: https://cascade.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: Class sizes are designed to support personalized, collaborative learning.
School Hours: The general operating hours align with a standard K–8 school weekday schedule.
Facilities: Cascade Community School features flexible classrooms, shared learning spaces, and outdoor areas that support hands-on, interdisciplinary, and project-based instruction.
Pratt Early Learning Center is a public early learning center in the Shoreline School District serving preschool-aged children. The center is known for its nurturing, inclusive environment and focus on early childhood development, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement.
General Information:
Address: 1900 N 170th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
Enrollment: Approximately 300 students
Website: https://pratt.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: Ratios vary by classroom and program, following early learning best practices and state guidelines.
School Hours: Program hours vary by classroom and family schedule.
Facilities: Pratt Early Learning Center features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and specialized spaces designed to support hands-on, play-based learning.
The King’s School is a well-established private Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 12 in Shoreline. The school is known for its faith-based education, strong academics, supportive community, and emphasis on character development, leadership, and service.
General Information:
Address: 19303 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Enrollment: Approximately 1,200 students across all grade levels
Website:https://www.kingsschools.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains small class sizes to support personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships.
School Hours: School hours vary by grade level, with separate schedules for lower school, middle school, and high school.
Facilities: The Shoreline campus includes dedicated lower, middle, and upper school spaces, athletic facilities, performing arts areas, and technology-equipped classrooms designed to support academic, athletic, and spiritual growth.
Mascot: The Knights
Grade Levels Offered:
- Early Learning: Preschool & Early Learning Center
- Elementary School: Grades K-6 (or 1-6, depending on the source)
- Junior High: Grades 7-8 (typically)
- High School: Grades 9-12
Key Features:
- Private Christian: A faith-based, college-prep environment.
- Location: On the CRISTA Ministries campus in Shoreline, near Seattle.
- Programs: Includes honors, AP, athletics, fine arts, and international student support.
Shoreline Community College is a well-regarded public community college serving the Shoreline and greater North Seattle region. The college is known for its strong academic transfer programs, professional and technical education pathways, and commitment to workforce development and lifelong learning.
General Information:
Address: 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Enrollment: Approximately 5,000 students
Website: https://www.shoreline.edu/
Student-Teacher Ratio: Class sizes vary by program, with an emphasis on small, supportive learning environments.
School Hours: Campus hours vary by building and program, with classes and services offered during the day, evenings, and weekends.
Facilities: The campus features modern classrooms, science labs, professional-technical training spaces, athletic facilities, and expansive green areas designed to support both academic and student life.
Mascot: The Dolphins