Very Good
#79 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 21% of private schools
Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children
Elementary School
15303 WESTMINSTER WAY N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#79 of 381
In Shoreline
#2 of 5
public schools
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Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children
Elementary School in Shoreline · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Highland Terrace Elementary
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Parkwood Elementary
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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. Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children serves approximately 39 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 39 students, Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children 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 4.3:1 students to teachers, Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children 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
BetaHow Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Shoreline, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children (this school) | 7.4 |
| Highland Terrace Elementary | 8.0 |
| Parkwood Elementary | 8.8 |
| Edwin Pratt Learning Center | 5.7 |
| Meridian Park Elementary School | 9.5 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary | 6.4 |
| Fircrest Residential Habilitation | — |
| Handicapped Contractual Services | 6.2 |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | 7.1 |
| Echo Lake Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Kellogg Middle School | 7.0 |
| Melvin G Syre Elementary | 8.5 |
| Briarcrest Elementary | 9.1 |
| Cascade K-8 Community School | 9.3 |
| Home Education Exchange | 8.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
15303 WESTMINSTER WAY N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northwest School Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Meridian Park Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Viewlands Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Seattle), which scores notably higher. Additionally, James Baldwin Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Seattle), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shoreline, see our Shoreline schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Terrace Elementary Shoreline | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Parkwood Elementary Shoreline | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Shorewood High School Shoreline | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| THE EVERGREEN SCHOOL Shoreline | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| ST LUKE SCHOOL Shoreline | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Broadview-Thomson K-8 School Seattle | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Edwin Pratt Learning Center Shoreline | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Meridian Park Elementary School Shoreline | 1.2 mi | 9.5 |
| Ingraham High School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| LAKESIDE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| CHRIST THE KING PARISH SCHOOL Seattle | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| KING'S SCHOOL Seattle | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Echo Lake Elementary School Shoreline | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Albert Einstein Middle School Shoreline | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL Seattle | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Handicapped Contractual Services Shoreline | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| James Baldwin Elementary School Seattle | 2.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary Shoreline | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Viewlands Elementary School Seattle | 2.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Melvin G Syre Elementary Shoreline | 2.4 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98133 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,371
Median Home Value
$719,100
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
Population
52,620
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
49.2%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
39.4
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (206) 364-4605
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