Derech Emunah in Seattle, WA, is an all–girls private school serving grades 9 through 12 in a city–based setting within the Seward Park neighborhood.
The school enrolls 11 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 and employs 3 teachers, providing a small learning community.
Founded in 1891, Derech Emunah ranks among the oldest private schools in Washington state.
The school maintains a Jewish orientation and holds membership in the National Christian School Association (NCSA).
Located in Seattle, Derech Emunah offers secondary education with an enrollment size that may appeal to families seeking a small, city–based private high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Derech Emunah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derech Emunah's ranking?
Derech Emunah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Derech Emunah?
The application deadline for Derech Emunah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Derech Emunah located?
Derech Emunah is located in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in Seward Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Derech Emunah is Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Torah Day School of Seattle (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High School
All-girls (Jewish)
5142 S Holly St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Tuition listed
Torah Day School of Seattle
(Jewish)
5142 south morgan street
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
4200 S. Mead Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 494-4708
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 494-4708
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Torah Academy Of The Pacific Northwest
All-boys (Jewish)
5305 52nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 531-0089
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 531-0089
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High School
All-girls (Jewish)
5142 S Holly St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Tuition listed
Torah Academy Of The Pacific Northwest
All-boys (Jewish)
5305 52nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 531-0089
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 531-0089
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Torah Day School of Seattle
(Jewish)
5142 south morgan street
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Seattle Nativity School ![Seattle Nativity School Photo - As a STEM school, our curriculum includes both science instruction and hands-on lab experiments with state-of-the-art equipment.]( "Seattle Nativity School Photo - As a STEM school, our curriculum includes both science instruction and hands-on lab experiments with state-of-the-art equipment.")
(Catholic)
4200 S. Mead Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 494-4708
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 494-4708
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. George Parish School ![St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.]( "St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.")
(Catholic)
5117 13th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Torah Day School of Seattle
(Jewish)
5142 south morgan street
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
10001 57th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 725-0780
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 725-0780
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 9 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. George Parish School ![St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.]( "St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.")
(Catholic)
5117 13th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Seattle, WA 98118
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(206) 252-7630
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