Very Good
#36 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 9% of private schools
Bright Water Waldorf School
Elementary School · Seattle, WA
A private elementary school in Seattle, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1414 S WELLER ST, Seattle, WA 98144
- 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bright Water Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,051
Median home value
$890,400
Median rent
$1,805/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Gatzert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Seattle Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bright Water Waldorf School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bright Water Waldorf School
Bright Water Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bright Water Waldorf School
What grades does Bright Water Waldorf School serve?
Bright Water Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bright Water Waldorf School?
Bright Water Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Water Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bright Water Waldorf School is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bright Water Waldorf School rank in WA?
Bright Water Waldorf School ranks #36 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Bright Water Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bright Water Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bright Water Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Bright Water Waldorf School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bright Water Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Bright Water Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 624-6176
- Area population (ZIP 98144)
- 33,048
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98144; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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