Seattle Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Seattle, WA
1201 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 121 independent schools in Washington
- The largest independent school in Seattle
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Seattle, Washington, Seattle Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 1,170 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 80% since 2011–12. 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 6–12
- Students
- 1,170
- Teachers
- 153.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 620 girls, 550 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)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% of independent schools in Washington.
- Compared with 40 independent 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 Seattle Academy
What grades does Seattle Academy serve?
Seattle Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Seattle Academy?
About 1,170 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Seattle Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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