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#79 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 21% of private schools

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children

Elementary School · Shoreline, WA

A private elementary school in Shoreline, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

15303 WESTMINSTER WAY N, Shoreline, WA 98133

  • 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,134
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Enrollment39
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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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The neighborhood

Where Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,754/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shoreline), 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

$92,371

Median home value

$719,100

Median rent

$1,794/mo

College educated

51%

Homeownership

49.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic35.9%
White33.3%
Black12.8%
Asian12.8%
Pacific Islander2.6%
Two or More2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highland Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.5 mi330Compare →
Parkwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.6 mi405Compare →
The Evergreen SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.7 mi444Compare →
Broadview-thomson K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–81.1 mi564Compare →

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.

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children is listed in Shoreline, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children is a private elementary school in Shoreline, WA, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children

What grades does Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children serve?

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children?

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children rank in WA?

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children ranks #79 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children a private school?

Yes, Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children 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 School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children a religious school?

No, Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
39
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98133)
52,620
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 98133; 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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