Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–10
Bellevue, WA
1280 160th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98008
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 10 independent schools in Bellevue
In Bellevue, Washington, Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 10th grade. About 282 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 3 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–10
- Students
- 282
- Teachers
- 18.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 137 girls, 145 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 3 hours
- School year
- 166 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of independent schools in Washington.
- Compared with 40 independent schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
What grades does Tzu Chi Academy Seattle serve?
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle serves grades Pre-K–10.
How many students attend Tzu Chi Academy Seattle?
About 282 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Tzu Chi Academy Seattle?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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