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#243 of 381 private schools in WA

Seattle Nativity School

Middle School · Seattle, WA

A private middle school in Seattle, WA serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

4200 S MEAD ST, Seattle, WA 98118

  • 12.5:1 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)
B-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,520
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Enrollment75
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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 Seattle Nativity 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,803/100K

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

$109,085

Median home value

$746,400

Median rent

$1,831/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

57.5%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black77.3%
Hispanic8.0%
Asian8.0%
Pacific Islander2.7%
Two or More2.7%
White1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–80.3 mi783Compare →
Mercer International Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.86–81.8 mi751Compare →
Islander Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.26–82.6 mi938Compare →
Lake Washington Girls Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private6–82.6 mi116Compare →

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.

Seattle Nativity School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Seattle Nativity School

Seattle Nativity School is a private middle school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 75 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seattle Nativity School

What grades does Seattle Nativity School serve?

Seattle Nativity School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Seattle Nativity School?

Seattle Nativity School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seattle Nativity School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seattle Nativity School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seattle Nativity School rank in WA?

Seattle Nativity School ranks #243 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Seattle Nativity School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seattle Nativity 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 Nativity School a private school?

Yes, Seattle Nativity 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 Seattle Nativity School a religious school?

Seattle Nativity School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
75
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98118)
49,560
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
38
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 98118; 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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