The Northwest School of the Arts
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Seattle, WA
1415 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
In Seattle, Washington, The Northwest School of the Arts is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 429 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 429
- Teachers
- 57.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 206 girls, 223 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of independent schools in Washington (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 85% 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
- The Association of Boarding Schools
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 Northwest School of the Arts
What grades does The Northwest School of the Arts serve?
The Northwest School of the Arts serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Northwest School of the Arts?
About 429 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Northwest School of the Arts?
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