The Downtown School, a Lakeside School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Seattle, WA
160 John St, Seattle, WA 98109
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-College-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In Seattle, Washington, The Downtown School, a Lakeside School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 142 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school reports that about 93% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 142
- Teachers
- 8.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 80 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 93% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of independent high schools in Washington.
- Compared with 11 independent high schools in Washington.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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 Downtown School, a Lakeside School
What grades does The Downtown School, a Lakeside School serve?
The Downtown School, a Lakeside School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend The Downtown School, a Lakeside School?
About 142 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Downtown School, a Lakeside School?
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