Explorer West Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Seattle, WA
10015 28th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
In Seattle, Washington, Explorer West Middle School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 106 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 164 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 106
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Explorer West Middle School
What grades does Explorer West Middle School serve?
Explorer West Middle School serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Explorer West Middle School?
About 106 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Explorer West Middle School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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