The Bush School

3400 E Harrison Street, Seattle, WA, 98112-0981
Tel: (206)322-7978
Grades: K - 12 | 580 students
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The Bush School, founded in 1924 by Helen Taylor Bush, is a progressive, independent, non-sectarian day school of approximately 580 students in grades K-12. Our mission is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.

School Overview:
The Bush School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1924
Student Body
Total Students 580 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 32% (WA School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15
Tuition Notes Tuition by grade: **K-5 $21,185 **6-8 $26,340 **9-12 $27,595
% on Financial Aid 17%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,856
Acceptance Rate 30%
Admissions Director Anne Sarewitz
Admissions Associate Oriana Isaacson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cross Country
Golf Nordic Skiing
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Please contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Office at 206-326-7736 or admissions@bush.edu for information about admissions.

    • Profile last updated: 09/06/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Bush School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
The Valley School
Gr. PK-5 | 0.2 mi. away
Epiphany School
Gr. K-6 | 0.4 mi. away
Holy Names Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.7 mi. away
First Place Elementary School
Gr. K-7 | 0.8 mi. away
St Therese School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away

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