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#163 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 43% of private schools

Holy Rosary School

Elementary School

4142 42ND AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Private

Enrollment

452

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#163 of 381

In Seattle

#42 of 68

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Holy Rosary School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Seattle · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Holy Rosary School

Holy Rosary School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA. Holy Rosary School serves approximately 452 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Rosary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it comparesOn par with WA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary School compares to 104 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
452
This School
vs
394
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.6% vs 0%
Asian 5.3% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
Holy Rosary School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Rosary School (this school) 6.5
Genesee Hill Elementary 9.1
Madison Middle School 8.3
Fairmount Park Elementary School 7.4
Lafayette Elementary School 7.7
Pathfinder K-8 School 8.6
Alki Elementary School 9.2
Louisa Boren STEM K-8 5.0
West Seattle Elementary School 9.4
Gatewood Elementary School 8.9
Sanislo Elementary School 5.8
Roxhill Elementary School 5.6
David T. Denny International Middle School 6.4
Private School Services 7.0
Interagency Programs 5.3
Maple Elementary School 8.9
Highland Park Elementary School 7.8
Bridges Transition 3.4
Summit Public School: Atlas 4.5
Mercer International Middle School 7.8
Beacon Hill International School 9.4

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)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 56%
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 452
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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 60.0%
Two or More 23.0%
Hispanic 8.6%
Asian 5.3%
Native American 1.5%
Black 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4142 42ND AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Rosary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Seattle Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alki Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Genesee Hill Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Seattle 0.0 mi 7.5
HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Seattle 0.1 mi 5.8
Madison Middle School Seattle 0.6 mi 8.3
Genesee Hill Elementary Seattle 0.5 mi 9.1
West Seattle High School Seattle 0.8 mi 8.2
Fairmount Park Elementary School Seattle 0.9 mi 7.4
Lafayette Elementary School Seattle 1.0 mi 7.7
TILDEN SCHOOL Seattle 1.1 mi 6.5
Gatewood Elementary School Seattle 1.7 mi 8.9
Alki Elementary School Seattle 1.3 mi 9.2
West Seattle Elementary School Seattle 1.7 mi 9.4
Pathfinder K-8 School Seattle 1.3 mi 8.6
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL Seattle 1.9 mi 7.3
Louisa Boren STEM K-8 Seattle 1.6 mi 5.0
Roxhill Elementary School Seattle 2.3 mi 5.6
Sanislo Elementary School Seattle 2.1 mi 5.8
David T. Denny International Middle School Seattle 2.6 mi 6.4
Chief Sealth International High School Seattle 2.6 mi 6.0
TAPROOT SCHOOL Seattle 3.0 mi
Summit Public School: Atlas Seattle 3.4 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$130,504

Median Home Value

$917,000

Median Rent

$2,033/mo

Population

28,091

College Educated

68.9%

Homeownership

53.7%

Avg Commute

31.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

40.5

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Columbia Elementary Burbank, WA 6.5
Covington Elementary School Covington, WA 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Rosary School

What grades does Holy Rosary School serve?

Holy Rosary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Rosary School?

Holy Rosary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Rosary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Rosary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Rosary School rank in WA?

Holy Rosary School ranks #163 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Holy Rosary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Rosary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Rosary School a private school?

Yes, Holy Rosary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Rosary School a religious school?

Holy Rosary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
452
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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