Does Northshore use the NNAT3?

Yes. Northshore School District says it uses the NNAT3 as one of its Highly Capable screening tools.

When does Northshore administer the NNAT3?

Northshore says the department typically administers the NNAT3 each winter.

How is the Northshore NNAT3 administered?

Northshore says the NNAT3 is administered on a laptop during the school day, with 30 minutes to complete the test.

When are Northshore screening results shared?

Northshore says screening results are communicated to schools and families in late winter or early spring.

Northshore School District Highly Capable and NNAT® Guide for 2026-2027

Highly Capable is Washington’s term for gifted education services. NNAT® stands for Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, a visual reasoning assessment that uses shapes and patterns instead of reading passages, vocabulary, or math computation.

For a fuller overview of the assessment itself, see our guide to what the NNAT® measures.

Current-year planning: Northshore says the NNAT3 is typically administered each winter, with results communicated in late winter or early spring. Families should check their school’s latest communication for the exact date scheduled for their child’s class.

Test basics	What Northshore parents should know
Test	NNAT3
Timing	Typically winter
Length	30 minutes
Format	Laptop during the school day
Results	Late winter or early spring

For a parent-friendly overview of the visual reasoning format, see our guide to the four NNAT® question types.

Elementary schools in Northshore School District

In most districts, a gifted-screening window applies across the district, while each school handles practical details inside that window.

Northshore elementary schools include:

Arrowhead Elementary
Canyon Creek Elementary
Cottage Lake Elementary
Crystal Springs Elementary
East Ridge Elementary
Fernwood Elementary
Frank Love Elementary
Hollywood Hill Elementary
Kenmore Elementary
Kokanee Elementary
Lockwood Elementary
Maywood Hills Elementary
Moorlands Elementary
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Shelton View Elementary
Sunrise Elementary
Wellington Elementary
Westhill Elementary
Woodin Elementary
Woodmoor Elementary

Questions Northshore parents should ask

What exact date is my child taking the NNAT3?
Does my child need a referral or permission step this year?
When should results be shared with families?
If my child qualifies, which Highly Capable services are available at their neighborhood school or assigned HiCap site?
How does Northshore use the NNAT3 result with the broader eligibility portfolio?

Our broader questions to ask your school guide can help you turn those into one clear conversation with the office or program contact.

Start with a calm first look.

GateBuddy’s free NNAT® practice introduces the question styles and explains how to think through them.

Try five questions free

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