University Prep
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Seattle, WA
8000 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Washington
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
University Prep is an independent private school in Seattle, Washington, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 662 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 30% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 662
- Teachers
- 80 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 348 girls, 314 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 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 92% 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
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 University Prep
What grades does University Prep serve?
University Prep serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend University Prep?
About 662 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at University Prep?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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