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#305 of 381 private schools in WA
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
School · Bellevue, WA
A private school in Bellevue, WA serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
1280 160TH AVE SE, Bellevue, WA 98008
- 13.6:1 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.
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Where Tzu Chi Academy Seattle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,487/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellevue), 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
$175,242
Median home value
$1,130,000
Median rent
$2,480/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Seattle&bellevue Korean Sch Bellevue CampusPrivate · tuition | 3.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–11 | 2.5 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Central Educational ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Digital DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is listed in Bellevue, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is a private school in Bellevue, WA, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
What grades does Tzu Chi Academy Seattle serve?
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Tzu Chi Academy Seattle?
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tzu Chi Academy Seattle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tzu Chi Academy Seattle rank in WA?
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle ranks #305 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Tzu Chi Academy Seattle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tzu Chi Academy Seattle a private school?
Yes, Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Tzu Chi Academy Seattle a religious school?
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 643-9101
- Area population (ZIP 98008)
- 27,138
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 98008; 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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