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Bright Water Waldorf School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Seattle, WA

1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98144

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011

In Seattle, Washington, Bright Water Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in Washington. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
56
Teachers
10.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
165 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in Washington (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    174’11–12169’13–14172’15–16158’17–18147’19–2066’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K8
    19
    28
    35
    45
    54
    64
    79
    84

    Student body

    White68%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black5%

    Member of

    • Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Bright Water Waldorf School

    What grades does Bright Water Waldorf School serve?

    Bright Water Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Bright Water Waldorf School?

    About 56 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bright Water Waldorf School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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