About the School
- 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 Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 32%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 42
Catholic
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 42 students
Alternative School
The Bridge School
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 42
Catholic
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students
Brethren
9205 3rd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 586 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 42 students
Alternative School
The Bridge School
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
11215 15th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
18020 Des Moines Memorial Dr.
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 244-3069
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Highline High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 S 152nd St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Hazel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Sw 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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