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Nova School

Independent school · Grades 6–8

Olympia, WA

2020 22nd Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 3 independent schools in Olympia

Nova School is an independent private school in Olympia, Washington, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 101 students and around 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
101
Teachers
10.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 55 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    106’13–14108’15–16105’17–18104’19–2082’21–22101’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    631
    738
    832

    Student body

    White77%
    Asian15%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Nova School

    What grades does Nova School serve?

    Nova School serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend Nova School?

    About 101 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nova School?

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