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Taproot School
Middle School
9131 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
1st – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Taproot School
Middle School in Seattle · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Taproot School
Taproot School is a private middle school in Seattle, WA. Taproot School serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Taproot 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 6:1 students to teachers, Taproot School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Taproot 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 Taproot School compares to 83 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Taproot School (this school) | — |
| Bridges Transition | 3.4 |
| Arbor Heights Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Roxhill Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Gatewood Elementary School | 8.9 |
| West Seattle Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Sanislo Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Highland Park Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Mount View Elementary | 4.8 |
| White Center Heights Elementary | 6.7 |
| Fairmount Park Elementary School | 7.4 |
| Louisa Boren STEM K-8 | 5.0 |
| Concord International School | 3.4 |
| Genesee Hill Elementary | 9.1 |
| Pathfinder K-8 School | 8.6 |
| Rainier Prep | 8.7 |
| Beverly Park Elem at Glendale | 5.2 |
| Alki Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Lafayette Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Maple Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Hilltop Elementary | 3.5 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 9131 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98136
- Phone
- (206) 849-7146
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in WA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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
9131 CALIFORNIA AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Taproot School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, David T. Denny International Middle School (rated 6.4/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Public School: Atlas Seattle | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Arbor Heights Elementary School Seattle | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Roxhill Elementary School Seattle | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Bridges Transition Seattle | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Gatewood Elementary School Seattle | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Chief Sealth International High School Seattle | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| THE BRIDGE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| David T. Denny International Middle School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| West Seattle Elementary School Seattle | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| THE COMMUNITY OF WEST SEATTLE Seattle | 1.3 mi | — |
| Shorewood Elementary Burien | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Fairmount Park Elementary School Seattle | 2.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Sanislo Elementary School Seattle | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Louisa Boren STEM K-8 Seattle | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI Seattle | 2.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Highland Park Elementary School Seattle | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Mount View Elementary Seattle | 2.0 mi | 4.8 |
| HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Seattle | 2.9 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$153,636
Median Home Value
$900,000
Median Rent
$1,917/mo
Population
17,299
College Educated
67%
Homeownership
63.9%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
40
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Taproot School
What grades does Taproot School serve?
Taproot School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Taproot School?
Taproot School has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taproot School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taproot School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Taproot School a private school?
Yes, Taproot 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 Taproot School a religious school?
No, Taproot School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 849-7146
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