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Very Good

#49 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 13% of private schools

Seattle Waldorf School

School

2728 NE 100TH ST, Seattle, WA 98125

Private

Enrollment

278

Student-Teacher

5.2:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#49 of 381

In Seattle

#13 of 68

public schools

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Seattle Waldorf School

7.7/10

School in Seattle · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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7.7/10

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About Seattle Waldorf School

Seattle Waldorf School is a private school in Seattle, WA. Seattle Waldorf School serves approximately 278 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Seattle Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.3 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • WA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Seattle Waldorf School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Seattle Waldorf 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 Waldorf School compares to 123 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
This School
vs
16.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
278
This School
vs
468
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.4% vs 0%
Asian 9% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Seattle Waldorf School Seattle Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Seattle Waldorf School (this school) 7.7
Nathan Hale High School 6.8
Sacajawea Elementary School 6.7
Jane Addams Middle School 7.7
John Rogers Elementary School 8.4
Wedgwood Elementary School 8.5
Olympic View Elementary School 7.7
Hazel Wolf K-8 9.2
Thornton Creek Elementary School 8.9
Stephen Decatur Elementary School 9.5
Eckstein Middle School 8.0
Olympic Hills Elementary School 9.0
James Baldwin Elementary School 9.2
Cedar Park Elementary School 8.1
View Ridge Elementary School 9.1
Roosevelt High School 7.9
Cascadia Elementary 9.5
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School 8.7
Bryant Elementary School 8.8
Green Lake Elementary School 7.2
Daniel Bagley Elementary School 8.6

Showing 20 of 123 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+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,108.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 52%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 278
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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 64.4%
Two or More 23.4%
Asian 9.0%
Hispanic 1.8%
Black 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2728 NE 100TH ST, Seattle, WA 98125

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Seattle Waldorf School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Stephen Decatur Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hazel Wolf K-8 (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Olympic Hills Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Nathan Hale High School Seattle 0.4 mi 6.8
Jane Addams Middle School Seattle 0.6 mi 7.7
Sacajawea Elementary School Seattle 0.5 mi 6.7
Wedgwood Elementary School Seattle 0.8 mi 8.5
John Rogers Elementary School Seattle 0.7 mi 8.4
UNIVERSITY PREP Seattle 1.0 mi 6.8
Eckstein Middle School Seattle 1.3 mi 8.0
DARTMOOR SCHOOL Seattle 0.9 mi
Thornton Creek Elementary School Seattle 1.3 mi 8.9
Hazel Wolf K-8 Seattle 1.1 mi 9.2
Stephen Decatur Elementary School Seattle 1.3 mi 9.5
PERKINS SCHOOL Seattle 1.1 mi 7.7
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Seattle 1.5 mi 6.9
Olympic View Elementary School Seattle 1.1 mi 7.7
Olympic Hills Elementary School Seattle 1.6 mi 9.0
SPRING ACADEMY Seattle 1.2 mi 5.9
ST CATHERINE SCHOOL Seattle 1.3 mi 6.6
ST MATTHEW SCHOOL Seattle 1.6 mi 6.9
Cedar Park Elementary School Seattle 1.8 mi 8.1
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS Seattle 1.3 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,725

Median Home Value

$844,500

Median Rent

$1,856/mo

Population

43,807

College Educated

60.6%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

28.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seattle Waldorf School

What grades does Seattle Waldorf School serve?

Seattle Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Seattle Waldorf School?

Seattle Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Seattle Waldorf School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seattle Waldorf School rank in WA?

Seattle Waldorf School ranks #49 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Seattle Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seattle Waldorf 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 Seattle Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Seattle Waldorf 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 Seattle Waldorf School a religious school?

No, Seattle Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
278
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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