The Bush School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Seattle, WA
3400 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98112
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Washington
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
In Seattle, Washington, The Bush School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 715 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 715
- Teachers
- 77.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 383 girls, 332 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% 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
- A state or regional independent school association
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 The Bush School
What grades does The Bush School serve?
The Bush School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Bush School?
About 715 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Bush School?
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