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#213 of 381 private schools in WA
West Seattle Montessori
Elementary School · Seattle, WA
A private elementary school in Seattle, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
11215 15TH AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98146
- 10.5:1 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 West Seattle Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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
$108,460
Median home value
$642,300
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98146; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Shorewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| The Bridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| White Center Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 533 | 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.
West Seattle Montessori is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About West Seattle Montessori
West Seattle Montessori is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Seattle Montessori
What grades does West Seattle Montessori serve?
West Seattle Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend West Seattle Montessori?
West Seattle Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seattle Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at West Seattle Montessori is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does West Seattle Montessori rank in WA?
West Seattle Montessori ranks #213 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is West Seattle Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
West Seattle Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Seattle Montessori a private school?
Yes, West Seattle Montessori 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 West Seattle Montessori a religious school?
No, West Seattle Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 226-2929
- Area population (ZIP 98146)
- 28,182
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 98146; 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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