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#174 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 45% of private schools

Kapka Cooperative School

Elementary School

510 N 49TH ST, Seattle, WA 98103

Private

Enrollment

64

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#174 of 381

In Seattle

#44 of 68

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Kapka Cooperative School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Seattle · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Northwest Montessori School

7.6/10

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9.7/10

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About Kapka Cooperative School

Kapka Cooperative School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA. Kapka Cooperative School serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Kapka Cooperative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #174 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

At 64 students, Kapka Cooperative School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Kapka Cooperative School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Kapka Cooperative 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 Kapka Cooperative School compares to 83 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
This School
vs
15.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
64
This School
vs
352
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.5% vs 0%
Asian 23.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.2% vs 0%
Black 1.6% vs 0%
Kapka Cooperative School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Kapka Cooperative School (this school) 6.5
West Woodland Elementary School 8.9
B F Day Elementary School 9.7
McDonald International School 9.6
Green Lake Elementary School 7.2
John Stanford International School 9.3
Salmon Bay K-8 School 8.8
Daniel Bagley Elementary School 8.6
Greenwood Elementary School 9.7
Whittier Elementary School 8.3
Frantz Coe Elementary School 9.7
Queen Anne Elementary 8.6
Lawton Elementary School 8.9
Adams Elementary School 9.2
Tops K-8 School 9.2
John Hay Elementary School 6.8
Cascadia Elementary 9.5
Licton Springs K-8 5.7
Loyal Heights Elementary School 8.1
Magnolia Elementary School 9.4
North Beach Elementary School 8.7

Showing 20 of 83 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)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,090.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 64
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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 62.5%
Asian 23.4%
Hispanic 6.2%
Native American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Black 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

510 N 49TH ST, Seattle, WA 98103

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Kapka Cooperative School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. B F Day Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greenwood Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Frantz Coe Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
NORTHWEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Seattle 0.1 mi 7.6
B F Day Elementary School Seattle 0.7 mi 9.7
West Woodland Elementary School Seattle 0.6 mi 8.9
PACIFIC CREST SCHOOL Seattle 0.6 mi 5.8
Lincoln High School Seattle 0.6 mi 7.1
WOODLAND PARK COOPERATIVE Seattle 1.0 mi
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Seattle 0.7 mi 6.8
Hamilton International Middle School Seattle 0.8 mi 8.3
THE MERIDIAN SCHOOL Seattle 1.0 mi 8.3
SEATTLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Seattle 1.4 mi 8.8
ST JOHN SCHOOL Seattle 1.5 mi 5.6
Greenwood Elementary School Seattle 1.6 mi 9.7
Daniel Bagley Elementary School Seattle 1.6 mi 8.6
ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL Seattle 1.2 mi 7.6
Ballard High School Seattle 1.3 mi 8.2
McDonald International School Seattle 1.2 mi 9.6
Green Lake Elementary School Seattle 1.4 mi 7.2
Queen Anne Elementary Seattle 1.8 mi 8.6
Frantz Coe Elementary School Seattle 1.8 mi 9.7
McClure Middle School Seattle 1.9 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,372

Median Home Value

$1,012,900

Median Rent

$2,006/mo

Population

51,988

College Educated

77.3%

Homeownership

45.2%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

34.7

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TILDEN SCHOOL Seattle, WA 6.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF YAKIMA Yakima, WA 6.6
Mill A Elementary School Cook, WA 6.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kapka Cooperative School

What grades does Kapka Cooperative School serve?

Kapka Cooperative School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kapka Cooperative School?

Kapka Cooperative School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapka Cooperative School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kapka Cooperative School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Kapka Cooperative School rank in WA?

Kapka Cooperative School ranks #174 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Kapka Cooperative School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kapka Cooperative 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 Kapka Cooperative School a private school?

Yes, Kapka Cooperative 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 Kapka Cooperative School a religious school?

No, Kapka Cooperative School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
57 Good Transit
Bike Score
82 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
158 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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