Seattle Waldorf School vs. The Bush School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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The Bush School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Overview
At Seattle Waldorf School, dedicated faculty balance strong academics with immersive experiences and the arts to support healthy social-emotional development and build a strong foundation for success inside and outside of school. Located on three campuses, all within easy reach of urban forests and waterways, our flexible and vibrant learning environments inspire intellectual curiosity, emphasize the interconnectedness of the world, cultivate imagination, and encourage courageous exploration on a joyful journey of lifelong learning. We invite students to view each subject through multiple lenses: Mathematical analysis, Scientific observation, Factual and contextual history, World languages and cultures. Visual, practical, and expressive arts. Nature and environmental stewardship. Games, athletics, and sportsmanship. Waldorf students are recognized for creative thinking, problem-solving, self-knowledge, and social acumen. Seattle Waldorf School graduates shine in high school, colleges, universities, and beyond!.
The Bush School is a K-12 community of 735 ambitious and curious students, and remarkable, inspired faculty and staff, all united by a common purpose to make a difference in the world at school and throughout life.
Our mission is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1980
1924
Students Body
Total Students
193 students
735 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
25
36
Grade 1 Students
17
39
Grade 2 Students
15
36
Grade 3 Students
20
36
Grade 4 Students
18
38
Grade 5 Students
8
40
Grade 6 Students
13
71
Grade 7 Students
18
64
Grade 8 Students
14
67
Grade 9 Students
-
79
Grade 10 Students
-
77
Grade 11 Students
-
74
Grade 12 Students
-
78
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
22
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 16 / rolling
Jan. 16
Tuition Notes
Preschool 2024-25
Three-Day (Half-Day): $13,800
Five-Day (Full-Day): $28,400
KINDERGARTEN 2024-25
Five-Day (Full-Day): $28,400
Grade School 2024-25
Grade 1 through Grade 8: $31,800
Tuition by grade:
**K-5 $36,800
**6-8 $43,205
**9-12 $45,215
% on Financial Aid
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23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$31,589
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Lea Werbel
Adam Choice
Admissions Associate
Dina Trapalis
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball, Capoeira Club, Chess Club, D&D Club, Drama Club, Jewelry Club, Musical Club, Rock Climbing, Ultimate Frisbee
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