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Privett Academy

Independent school · Grades 7–12

Mercer Island, WA

9311 SE 36th St, Ste 230, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges

In Mercer Island, Washington, Privett Academy is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 74 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
74
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 35 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of independent high schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 11 independent high schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    112’19–202’21–2274’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    71
    96
    108
    1140
    1219

    Student body

    White77%
    Asian14%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

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    Questions about Privett Academy

    What grades does Privett Academy serve?

    Privett Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Privett Academy?

    About 74 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Privett Academy?

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