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#242 of 381 private schools in WA

Seattle Jewish Community School

Middle School

7217 WOODLAWN AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Private

Enrollment

38

Student-Teacher

3.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#242 of 381

In Seattle

#55 of 68

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Seattle Jewish Community School

6.0/10

Middle School in Seattle · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.9/10

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About Seattle Jewish Community School

Seattle Jewish Community School is a private middle school in Seattle, WA. Seattle Jewish Community School serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Seattle Jewish Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it comparesOn par with WA schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • WA avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

At 38 students, Seattle Jewish Community School 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 3.1:1 students to teachers, Seattle Jewish Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Seattle Jewish Community 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 Seattle Jewish Community School compares to 83 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.1:1
This School
vs
15.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
38
This School
vs
352
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
7.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Seattle Jewish Community School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Seattle Jewish Community School (this school) 6.0
Green Lake Elementary School 7.2
McDonald International School 9.6
Daniel Bagley Elementary School 8.6
Cascadia Elementary 9.5
Olympic View Elementary School 7.7
Sacajawea Elementary School 6.7
Wedgwood Elementary School 8.5
John Stanford International School 9.3
Bryant Elementary School 8.8
Greenwood Elementary School 9.7
West Woodland Elementary School 8.9
Thornton Creek Elementary School 8.9
Stephen Decatur Elementary School 9.5
B F Day Elementary School 9.7
Whittier Elementary School 8.3
View Ridge Elementary School 9.1
Hazel Wolf K-8 9.2
James Baldwin Elementary School 9.2
Viewlands Elementary School 9.4
Laurelhurst Elementary School 6.6

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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 3.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,235
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
D 1.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Enrollment 38
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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7217 WOODLAWN AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Seattle Jewish Community School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Robert Eagle Staff Middle School (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BILLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
BILLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Seattle 0.0 mi 7.9
Green Lake Elementary School Seattle 0.3 mi 7.2
ST CATHERINE SCHOOL Seattle 0.7 mi 6.6
McDonald International School Seattle 0.9 mi 9.6
Roosevelt High School Seattle 0.6 mi 7.9
PERKINS SCHOOL Seattle 1.0 mi 7.7
UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL Seattle 1.1 mi 8.2
UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Seattle 1.0 mi 7.3
Olympic View Elementary School Seattle 1.2 mi 7.7
Daniel Bagley Elementary School Seattle 0.9 mi 8.6
THE MERIDIAN SCHOOL Seattle 1.2 mi 8.3
Cascadia Elementary Seattle 1.1 mi 9.5
ACADEMY FOR PRECISION LEARNING Seattle 1.2 mi 9.0
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS Seattle 1.4 mi 7.5
DARTMOOR SCHOOL Seattle 1.3 mi
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Seattle 1.3 mi 6.8
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Seattle 1.2 mi 8.7
John Stanford International School Seattle 1.6 mi 9.3
Sacajawea Elementary School Seattle 1.5 mi 6.7
Lincoln High School Seattle 1.6 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,190

Median Home Value

$1,041,500

Median Rent

$2,118/mo

Population

54,248

College Educated

78.3%

Homeownership

59.3%

Avg Commute

25.4 min

Poverty Rate

6%

Median Age

37.2

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Inchelium Middle School Inchelium, WA 6.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seattle Jewish Community School

What grades does Seattle Jewish Community School serve?

Seattle Jewish Community School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Seattle Jewish Community School?

Seattle Jewish Community School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seattle Jewish Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seattle Jewish Community School is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seattle Jewish Community School rank in WA?

Seattle Jewish Community School ranks #242 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Seattle Jewish Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seattle Jewish Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Seattle Jewish Community School a private school?

Yes, Seattle Jewish Community School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Seattle Jewish Community School a religious school?

Seattle Jewish Community School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
61 Good Transit
Bike Score
97 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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