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Very Good

#57 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 15% of private schools

Hamlin Robinson School

Middle School

1701 20TH AVE S, Seattle, WA 98144

Private

Enrollment

333

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#57 of 381

In Seattle

#18 of 68

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Hamlin Robinson School

7.6/10

Middle School in Seattle · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hamlin Robinson School

Hamlin Robinson School is a private middle school in Seattle, WA. Hamlin Robinson School serves approximately 333 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Hamlin Robinson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.6 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • WA avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Hamlin Robinson School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Hamlin Robinson School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Hamlin Robinson School compares to 104 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
333
This School
vs
394
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74.5% vs 0%
Asian 5.7% vs 0%
Black 5.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.8% vs 0%
Hamlin Robinson School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Hamlin Robinson School (this school) 7.6
Thurgood Marshall Elementary 9.2
Beacon Hill International School 9.4
Washington Middle School 7.2
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School 7.9
Kimball Elementary School 6.1
Interagency Detention School 7.2
Leschi Elementary School 8.7
Private School Services 7.0
Interagency Programs 5.3
John Muir Elementary School 7.1
Mercer International Middle School 7.8
Seattle World School 6.0
Madrona K-5 School 8.8
Hawthorne Elementary School 9.6
Maple Elementary School 8.9
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School 4.0
Dearborn Park International School 9.3
Lowell Elementary School 4.3
Orca K-8 School 7.3
Pathfinder K-8 School 8.6

Showing 20 of 104 schools. View all schools in Seattle

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,360
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 42%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 333
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 74.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 5.7%
Black 5.4%
Hispanic 4.8%
Native American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1701 20TH AVE S, Seattle, WA 98144

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hamlin Robinson School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. LAKE WASHINGTON GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Washington Middle School (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SEATTLE GIRLS SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
LAKE WASHINGTON GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL Seattle 0.3 mi 7.8
GIDDENS SCHOOL Seattle 0.3 mi 7.3
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Seattle 0.4 mi 9.2
MENACHEM MENDEL SEATTLE CHEDER DAY SCHOOL Seattle 0.6 mi 6.1
Beacon Hill International School Seattle 0.5 mi 9.4
SEATTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS Seattle 0.5 mi 6.5
Washington Middle School Seattle 0.7 mi 7.2
BRIGHT WATER WALDORF SCHOOL Seattle 0.7 mi 7.8
Kimball Elementary School Seattle 1.0 mi 6.1
SEATTLE GIRLS SCHOOL Seattle 0.9 mi 7.2
SEATTLE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seattle 1.0 mi 5.8
Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle 0.9 mi 8.3
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Seattle 1.0 mi 7.9
Garfield High School Seattle 1.2 mi 7.6
Franklin High School Seattle 1.1 mi 7.2
Interagency Detention School Seattle 1.2 mi 7.2
PUGET SOUNDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Seattle 1.0 mi 6.8
ONEWORLD NOW! Seattle 1.0 mi 4.7
Leschi Elementary School Seattle 1.2 mi 8.7
Nova High School Seattle 1.4 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,051

Median Home Value

$890,400

Median Rent

$1,805/mo

Population

33,048

College Educated

62.4%

Homeownership

46.1%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Median Age

38.2

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Colville Junior High School Colville, WA 7.7
Jefferson Middle School Olympia, WA 7.7
Chelan Middle School Chelan, WA 7.3
Pinnacles Prep Charter School Wenatchee, WA 7.3
Riverside Middle School Chattaroy, WA 7.3
Zillah Middle School Zillah, WA 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hamlin Robinson School

What grades does Hamlin Robinson School serve?

Hamlin Robinson School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Hamlin Robinson School?

Hamlin Robinson School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Robinson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Robinson School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hamlin Robinson School rank in WA?

Hamlin Robinson School ranks #57 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Hamlin Robinson School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamlin Robinson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hamlin Robinson School a private school?

Yes, Hamlin Robinson 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 Hamlin Robinson School a religious school?

No, Hamlin Robinson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
68 Good Transit
Bike Score
87 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
333
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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