Burien SDA School in Seattle, WA, serves 23 students in kindergarten through 8th grade within an urban community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 23:1.
Burien SDA School is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist denomination and offers co–educational, regular elementary and secondary programs.
Approximately 90% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school is one of several private K–8 options in the Seattle area, located near Glendale Lutheran School and The Bridge School.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Burien SDA School?
The application deadline for Burien SDA School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Burien SDA School is Kennedy Catholic High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Glendale Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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Kennedy Catholic High School![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
South Seattle KinderCare![South Seattle KinderCare Photo - South Seattle KinderCare]( "South Seattle KinderCare Photo - South Seattle KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
The Bridge School
Alternative School
The Bridge School
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 42 students
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