Seattle Waldorf School vs. The Bush School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Seattle Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
The Bush School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
At Seattle Waldorf School, dedicated faculty balance strong academics with immersive experiences and the arts to support healthy social-emotional development and build a strong foundation for success inside and outside of school. Located on three campuses, all within easy reach of urban forests and waterways, our flexible and vibrant learning environments inspire intellectual curiosity, emphasize the interconnectedness of the world, cultivate imagination, and encourage courageous exploration on a joyful journey of lifelong learning. We invite students to view each subject through multiple lenses: Mathematical analysis, Scientific observation, Factual and contextual history, World languages and cultures. Visual, practical, and expressive arts. Nature and environmental stewardship. Games, athletics, and sportsmanship. Waldorf students are recognized for creative thinking, problem-solving, self-knowledge, and social acumen. Seattle Waldorf School graduates shine at colleges, universities, and beyond!.
The Bush School, founded in 1924 by Helen Taylor Bush, is a progressive, independent, non-sectarian day school of approximately 660 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.
Grades Offered
NS-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1980
1924
Students Body
Total Students
269 students
671 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
-
Kindergarten Students
40
34
Grade 1 Students
24
34
Grade 2 Students
23
32
Grade 3 Students
12
34
Grade 4 Students
16
34
Grade 5 Students
12
34
Grade 6 Students
21
62
Grade 7 Students
10
60
Grade 8 Students
20
57
Grade 9 Students
19
88
Grade 10 Students
8
65
Grade 11 Students
22
65
Grade 12 Students
13
72
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
86 teachers
Average Class Size
22
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 11 / rolling
Jan. 15
Tuition Notes
PRESCHOOL
Three-Day (Half-Day): $13,400
Five-Day (Full-Day): $27,500
KINDERGARTEN
Five-Day (Full-Day): $27,500
GRADE SCHOOL
Grade 1 through Grade 8: $30,800
HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 9 through Grade 12: $41,900
International, Grade 9 through
Grade 12: $54,000
Tuition by grade:
**K-5 $27,510
**6-8 $33,670
**9-12 $35,255
% on Financial Aid
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21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$22,500
Acceptance Rate
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25%
Admissions Director
Lea Werbel
Polly Oppmann Fredlund
Admissions Associate
Aiyana Stephens
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball, Capoeira Club, Chess Club, D&D Club, Drama Club, Jewelry Club, Musical Club, Rock Climbing, Strings, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee
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