University Cooperative School vs. KapKa Cooperative Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University Cooperative School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Diversity
KapKa Cooperative Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Overview
At University Cooperative School, bold questions and messy experiments are welcome! UCS is an independent elementary school in NE Seattle inspiring engaged citizens, deep learners, and brave adventurers in Pre-K 5th grade.
For 50 years, UCS has been the ultimate playground for curiosity, creativity, and community, known for inquirybased academics, outdoor learning, and a vibrant STEAM and arts curriculum.
Small classes, outstanding teachers, and a community focus ensure children develop academic confidence, creative expression, and the social skills to lead with curiosity and compassion.
KapKa empowers passionate learners and creative problem-solvers, rooted in community, to build a more just and sustainable world.
Interweaving academics and social-emotional learning - KapKa students' days are filled with project-based learning, outdoor education, art and music, and plenty of time to play and be children in the elementary years.
With intentionally no-tech and low-tech classrooms, KapKa focuses on knowing and supporting each child via hands-on learning and real-life connection.
The co-op model ensures families are interconnected with the school and each other.
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1975
1989
Students Body
Total Students
n/a
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
48%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
10
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
4
Grade 3 Students
-
3
Grade 4 Students
-
9
Grade 5 Students
-
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
88%
Average Class Size
16
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 14
Tuition Cost
$29,770
$22,000
Tuition Notes
Part-day Pre-K - $20,830, Full Day PK-5th grade - $29,779
additional $60 application fee, and a $255 Activity Fee upon enrollment
% on Financial Aid
24%
68%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$7,300
Acceptance Rate
n/a
67%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArtCapoeira
Dance/DramaInstrumental Music
SingingSpanish
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Biking
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Club: games clubClub: rollerblading/rollerskating
Club: upper-grade archery
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts: craft + woodworkingArts: sewing
Arts: study + fine artDrama: Intro to drama
Drama: upper-grade performanceMusic: singing + sight-reading + rhythm
Music: songwriting + ukulele