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#179 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 47% of private schools
Seattle School for Boys
Middle School · Seattle, WA
A private middle school in Seattle, WA serving grades 6th – 8th.
2800 S MASSACHUSETTS, Seattle, WA 98144
- 9.8:1 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.
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Where Seattle School for Boys sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$94,051
Median home value
$890,400
Median rent
$1,805/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98144; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Robinson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Lake Washington Girls Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Seattle Girls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School for Boys is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Seattle School for Boys
Seattle School for Boys is a private middle school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 49 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seattle School for Boys
What grades does Seattle School for Boys serve?
Seattle School for Boys serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Seattle School for Boys?
Seattle School for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seattle School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Seattle School for Boys is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Seattle School for Boys rank in WA?
Seattle School for Boys ranks #179 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Seattle School for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Seattle School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Seattle School for Boys a private school?
Yes, Seattle School for Boys is a private all-boys 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 Seattle School for Boys a religious school?
No, Seattle School for Boys is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 260 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 312-5900
- Area population (ZIP 98144)
- 33,048
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 98144; 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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