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#282 of 381 private schools in WA

Swan School

Elementary School · Port Townsend, WA

A private elementary school in Port Townsend, WA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

2345 KUHN ST, Port Townsend, WA 98368

  • 8.5:1 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)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment56
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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 Swan School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,884/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Townsend), 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

$67,061

Median home value

$511,900

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White85.7%
Two or More7.1%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salish Coast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.6 mi459Compare →
OceanEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.8 mi128Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Swan School is listed in Port Townsend, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Swan School

Swan School is a private elementary school in Port Townsend, WA, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swan School

What grades does Swan School serve?

Swan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Swan School?

Swan School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swan School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Swan School rank in WA?

Swan School ranks #282 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Swan School's MySchoolScout rating?

Swan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Swan School a private school?

Yes, Swan 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 Swan School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
56
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 98368)
17,401
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
59.5
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 98368; 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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