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Laurel Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3

Seattle, WA

12700 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Washington

Laurel Academy is an independent private school in Seattle, Washington, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 33 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in Washington. Enrollment has grown about 136% since 2015–16. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 184 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–3
Students
33
Teachers
5.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
184 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in Washington (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    14’15–1623’17–1833’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K64
    K13
    110
    23
    37

    Student body

    White70%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino9%

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    Questions about Laurel Academy

    What grades does Laurel Academy serve?

    Laurel Academy serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend Laurel Academy?

    About 33 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Laurel Academy?

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