About the School
- Root Academy serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The student:teacher of Root Academy is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Root Academy?
The application deadline for Root Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Root Academy located?
Root Academy is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 10 other private schools located in Northwest Seattle.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Root Academy is Brightmont Academy - Seattle (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Billings Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northgate KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11395 - 5th Ave. North East
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 362-7164
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 12
12351 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 547-4614
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
13305 1st Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 363-7122
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 8
115 NE 100th St #200
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 284-2300
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1230 NE 127th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 362-2785
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 8
115 NE 100th St #200
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 284-2300
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 1
9725 3rd Ave NE Suite 125
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 203-9440
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2400 NE 147th Street
Shoreline, WA 98155
(206) 364-7777
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-2714
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 12
12351 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 547-4614
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 8
115 NE 100th St #200
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 284-2300
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1230 NE 127th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 362-2785
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 1
9725 3rd Ave NE Suite 125
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 203-9440
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
13510 1st Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 368-3630
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11395 - 5th Ave. North East
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 362-7164
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
13305 1st Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 363-7122
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1230 NE 127th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 362-2785
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 859-5121
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-6890
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
James Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11725 1 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4180
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4180
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Middle College High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Ne Northgate Way, #203
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 366-7940
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 366-7940
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Ingraham High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1819 N 135 St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Ne 95 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5500
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5500
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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