Very Good
#50 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 13% of private schools
Perkins School
Elementary School · Seattle, WA
A private elementary school in Seattle, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
9005 ROOSEVELT WAY NE, Seattle, WA 98115
- 7.2:1 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.
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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.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Perkins School 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,190
Median home value
$1,041,500
Median rent
$2,118/mo
College educated
78.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| St Catherine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Sacajawea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Cascadia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 485 | Compare → |
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.
Perkins School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Perkins School
Perkins School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perkins School
What grades does Perkins School serve?
Perkins School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Perkins School?
Perkins School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Perkins School rank in WA?
Perkins School ranks #50 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Perkins School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perkins School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Perkins School a private school?
Yes, Perkins 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 Perkins School a religious school?
No, Perkins School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 526-8217
- Area population (ZIP 98115)
- 54,248
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 98115; 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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