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Taproot School

Independent school · Grade 5

Seattle, WA

9131 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 99% of independent schools in Washington

In Seattle, Washington, Taproot School is an independent private school for 5th grade. About 1 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% of independent elementary schools in Washington. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grade 5
Students
1
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 99% of independent elementary schools in Washington (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Student body

    Asian100%

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    Questions about Taproot School

    What grades does Taproot School serve?

    Taproot School serves grade 5.

    How many students attend Taproot School?

    About 1 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Taproot School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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