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#142 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 37% of private schools
Spruce St School
Elementary School
914 VIRGINIA ST, Seattle, WA 98101
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#142 of 381
In Seattle
#39 of 68
public schools
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Spruce St School
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About Spruce St School
Spruce St School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA. Spruce St School serves approximately 106 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Spruce St School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 106 students, Spruce St 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 9:1 students to teachers, Spruce St School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Spruce St 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
BetaHow Spruce St School compares to 83 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Spruce St School (this school) | 6.7 |
| Lowell Elementary School | 4.3 |
| John Hay Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Bailey Gatzert Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Queen Anne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Stevens Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Tops K-8 School | 9.2 |
| Madrona K-5 School | 8.8 |
| Frantz Coe Elementary School | 9.7 |
| Montlake Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Leschi Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Beacon Hill International School | 9.4 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary | 9.2 |
| Private School Services | 7.0 |
| McGilvra Elementary School | 8.9 |
| B F Day Elementary School | 9.7 |
| John Stanford International School | 9.3 |
| Magnolia Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Kimball Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Catharine Blaine K-8 School | 9.4 |
| Lafayette Elementary School | 7.7 |
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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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
914 VIRGINIA ST, Seattle, WA 98101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spruce St School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Queen Anne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BERTSCHI SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MORNINGSIDE ACADEMY Seattle | 0.1 mi | 5.1 |
| THE POLYTECH Seattle | 0.4 mi | — |
| THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL Seattle | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| O'DEA HIGH SCHOOL Seattle | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| The Center School Seattle | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Middle College High School Seattle | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| FUSION ACADEMY SEATTLE Seattle | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Lowell Elementary School Seattle | 1.0 mi | 4.3 |
| SEATTLE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Seattle | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| SEATTLE AMISTAD SCHOOL Seattle | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| ONEWORLD NOW! Seattle | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| John Hay Elementary School Seattle | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Interagency Detention School Seattle | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| PUGET SOUNDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Seattle | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Queen Anne Elementary Seattle | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Seattle | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Seattle World School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| ST ANNE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| BERTSCHI SCHOOL Seattle | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$128,143
Median Home Value
$741,400
Median Rent
$2,476/mo
Population
16,396
College Educated
71.2%
Homeownership
15.7%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
34
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| ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Gig Harbor, WA | 6.7 |
| Carrolls Elementary Carrolls, WA | 6.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spruce St School
What grades does Spruce St School serve?
Spruce St School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Spruce St School?
Spruce St School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce St School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce St School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Spruce St School rank in WA?
Spruce St School ranks #142 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Spruce St School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spruce St School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spruce St School a private school?
Yes, Spruce St 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 Spruce St School a religious school?
No, Spruce St School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 621-9211
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