Very Good
#46 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 12% of private schools
The Northwest School
High School · Seattle, WA
A private high school in Seattle, WA serving grades 6th – 12th.
1415 SUMMIT AVE, Seattle, WA 98122
- 7.1:1 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 The Northwest School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- 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
$106,479
Median home value
$929,400
Median rent
$1,991/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98122; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| O'dea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Seattle Academy of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| The PolytechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Northwest School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Northwest School
The Northwest School is a private high school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 453 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Northwest School
What grades does The Northwest School serve?
The Northwest School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Northwest School?
The Northwest School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Northwest School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Northwest School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Northwest School rank in WA?
The Northwest School ranks #46 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is The Northwest School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Northwest 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 The Northwest School a private school?
Yes, The Northwest 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 The Northwest School a religious school?
No, The Northwest School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 157 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 816-6052
- Area population (ZIP 98122)
- 42,001
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 98122; 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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