Very Good
#55 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 14% of private schools
Northwest Montessori School
Elementary School · Seattle, WA
A private elementary school in Seattle, WA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
4910 PHINNEY AVE N, Seattle, WA 98103
- 7.1:1 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.
Data not available
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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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwest Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,372
Median home value
$1,012,900
Median rent
$2,006/mo
College educated
77.3%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapka Cooperative SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Pacific Crest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| West Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| B F Day Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northwest Montessori School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northwest Montessori School
Northwest Montessori School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 57 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Montessori School
What grades does Northwest Montessori School serve?
Northwest Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Northwest Montessori School?
Northwest Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Montessori School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northwest Montessori School rank in WA?
Northwest Montessori School ranks #55 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Northwest Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Montessori 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 Northwest Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Northwest Montessori 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 Northwest Montessori School a religious school?
No, Northwest Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 524-4244
- Area population (ZIP 98103)
- 51,988
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 98103; 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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