French American School of Puget Sound
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Mercer Island, WA
3795 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Mercer Island
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Washington
- Serving families in Mercer Island since at least 2011
French American School of Puget Sound is an independent private school in Mercer Island, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 312 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent elementary schools in Washington. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 312
- Teachers
- 58.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 263 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent elementary schools in Washington (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 94% 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
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 French American School of Puget Sound
What grades does French American School of Puget Sound serve?
French American School of Puget Sound serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend French American School of Puget Sound?
About 312 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at French American School of Puget Sound?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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