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#84 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 22% of private schools

Our Lady of Fatima School

Elementary School

3301 W DRAVUS ST, Seattle, WA 98199

Private

Enrollment

255

Student-Teacher

2.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#84 of 381

In Seattle

#24 of 68

public schools

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Our Lady of Fatima School

7.3/10

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

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

9.4/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Magnolia Elementary School

9.4/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Our Lady of Fatima School

Our Lady of Fatima School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA. Our Lady of Fatima School serves approximately 255 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Fatima School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares0.5 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 2.2:1 students to teachers, Our Lady of Fatima School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Our Lady of Fatima 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 Our Lady of Fatima School compares to 104 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
255
This School
vs
394
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.4% vs 0%
Black 2.4% vs 0%
Asian 2.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 2% vs 0%
Our Lady of Fatima School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Our Lady of Fatima School (this school) 7.3
Catharine Blaine K-8 School 9.4
Magnolia Elementary School 9.4
Lawton Elementary School 8.9
Frantz Coe Elementary School 9.7
Adams Elementary School 9.2
McClure Middle School 8.1
Licton Springs K-8 5.7
Salmon Bay K-8 School 8.8
West Woodland Elementary School 8.9
B F Day Elementary School 9.7
John Hay Elementary School 6.8
Queen Anne Elementary 8.6
Loyal Heights Elementary School 8.1
Whittier Elementary School 8.3
Hamilton International Middle School 8.3
Greenwood Elementary School 9.7
North Beach Elementary School 8.7
Tops K-8 School 9.2
Whitman Middle School 8.6
John Stanford International School 9.3

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)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,157
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 31%
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
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Enrollment 255
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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 82.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Black 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3301 W DRAVUS ST, Seattle, WA 98199

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Fatima School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Frantz Coe Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Catharine Blaine K-8 School (rated 9.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Magnolia Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Catharine Blaine K-8 School Seattle 0.3 mi 9.4
Magnolia Elementary School Seattle 0.6 mi 9.4
Lawton Elementary School Seattle 0.8 mi 8.9
Adams Elementary School Seattle 1.8 mi 9.2
Licton Springs K-8 Seattle 2.1 mi 5.7
MATHEIA SCHOOL Seattle 2.2 mi 6.3
ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL Seattle 2.0 mi 7.6
Salmon Bay K-8 School Seattle 2.2 mi 8.8
Frantz Coe Elementary School Seattle 1.7 mi 9.7
NORTH SEATTLE FRENCH SCHOOL Seattle 2.4 mi 7.8
PACIFIC CREST SCHOOL Seattle 1.9 mi 5.8
Ballard High School Seattle 2.3 mi 8.2
Loyal Heights Elementary School Seattle 2.7 mi 8.1
McClure Middle School Seattle 2.0 mi 8.1
West Woodland Elementary School Seattle 2.3 mi 8.9
Whittier Elementary School Seattle 2.8 mi 8.3
ST ANNE SCHOOL Seattle 2.2 mi 4.9
North Beach Elementary School Seattle 3.3 mi 8.7
NORTHWEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Seattle 2.4 mi 7.6
SEATTLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Seattle 2.3 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98199 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$176,729

Median Home Value

$1,160,000

Median Rent

$2,461/mo

Population

22,751

College Educated

76.9%

Homeownership

62.4%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

39.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Fatima School

What grades does Our Lady of Fatima School serve?

Our Lady of Fatima School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Fatima School?

Our Lady of Fatima School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Fatima School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Fatima School is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Fatima School rank in WA?

Our Lady of Fatima School ranks #84 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Our Lady of Fatima School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Fatima School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Fatima School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Fatima 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 Our Lady of Fatima School a religious school?

Our Lady of Fatima School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
67 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
255
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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