The Little School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Bellevue, WA
2812 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bellevue since at least 2011
In Bellevue, Washington, The Little School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 165 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 165
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 71 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 70 independent elementary 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 Little School
What grades does The Little School serve?
The Little School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The Little School?
About 165 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Little School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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