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Seattle Nativity School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8

Seattle, WA

4200 S Mead St, Seattle, WA 98118

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Washington
  • Growing: enrollment up 108% since 2015–16

In Seattle, Washington, Seattle Nativity School is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 77 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. Enrollment is up about 108% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
77
Teachers
7.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    37’15–1639’17–1838’19–2075’21–2277’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    627
    725
    825

    Student body

    Black81%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • Jesuit Schools Network

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    What grades does Seattle Nativity School serve?

    Seattle Nativity School serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend Seattle Nativity School?

    About 77 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Seattle Nativity School?

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