Seattle Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade193 students6 students per teacher
Private schools in Seattle, WA
80 private schools in Seattle, WA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 19Christian schools 4Jewish day schools 6Montessori schools 4Independent schools 35High schools 22Preschools 3Special education schools 6
St. Benedict School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade186 students12 students per teacher
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 19 Catholic schools in Seattle
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade181 students14 students per teacher
The Meridian School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade174 students10 students per teacher
Christ the King Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 19 Catholic schools in Seattle
Seattle, WA
B-Overall grade157 students14 students per teacher
Seattle Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade144 students8 students per teacher
The Downtown School, a Lakeside School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
BOverall grade142 students17 students per teacher
St. Alphonsus School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade139 students11 students per teacher
Hope Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade135 students9 students per teacher
Seattle Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Jewish school in Seattle
Seattle, WA
B-Overall grade134 students15 students per teacher
Perkins School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 111% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade129 students8 students per teacher
Seattle Girls School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A-Overall gradeAll girls129 students10 students per teacher
Ideal School
Independent school · Grades K–9
One of 41 independent schools in Seattle
Seattle, WA
BOverall grade116 students10 students per teacher
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Seattle, WA
A-Overall gradeAll girls111 students7 students per teacher
Spruce St. School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade108 students10 students per teacher
Explorer West Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade106 students9 students per teacher
St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade105 students13 students per teacher
Seattle Amistad School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 41 independent schools in Seattle
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade96 students14 students per teacher
Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade88 students6 students per teacher
Seattle Area German American School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade83 students11 students per teacher
Billings Middle School
Alternative school · Grades 6–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade82 students7 students per teacher
Morningside Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–9
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
Seattle Nativity School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade77 students11 students per teacher
The Valley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade76 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Seattle, WA
How many private schools are in Seattle, WA?
80 private schools in Seattle, WA, with about 15,272 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Seattle, WA?
The most common are independent schools (35), Catholic schools (19), Jewish day schools (6), special education schools (6).
Are there private high schools in Seattle, WA?
Yes: 22 private schools in Seattle, WA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Seattle, WA offer pre-K?
34 private schools in Seattle, WA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Seattle, WA have?
The average school has 9.4 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Seattle, WA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.