Explorer West Middle School
Tel: (206)935-0495
- Explorer West Middle School embraces the energy and enthusiasm of young people on the journey to adulthood by fostering confidence and discovery.
- Offering the benefits of a small learning community, Explorer West views the complexity of adolescence as a unique window of opportunity to develop the diverse academic, creative, and social skills required for a sustainable future.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 94 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 27% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 11 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,700 |
| Tuition Notes | New-student tuition for the 12-13 school year is $14,900 for 6th grade; $15,900 for 7th grade; $16,900 for 8th grade. |
| % on Financial Aid | 23% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,200 |
| Admissions Director | Claudia Rose |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- Accredited by the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools. Redefing the middle school experience. Small class sizes. Nurturing community. Teachers who are committed to working with middle school-aged students. A challenging curriculum: - math, history, science, English, Latin, drama, art history, art methods, music performance, music history, physical education. Advisory program. Outdoor Education program. Community Service program. Financial aid is available.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school is John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shorewood Christian School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Shorewood Christian School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- SeattleGrades: PK-8 | 108 students
0.2 miles
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206)933-10560.2PK-8
108 - SeattleGrades: K-3 | 89 students
0.4 miles
9450 22nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206)763-20810.4K-3
89 - SeattleGrades: PK-8 | 372 students
0.4 miles
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206)932-25110.4PK-8
372 - SeattleHoly Family School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 167 students
0.5 miles
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206)767-66400.5PK-8
167 - SeattleLearning Way SchoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 12 students
0.6 miles
9202 21st Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206)762-31990.6PK-K
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