Roots Community School

Roots Community School in Chelan, WA is a nonsectarian, co–educational alternative school serving preschool through 8th grade in a town community setting.
The school enrolls 91 students from PK to 8th grade, with 9.3% of the student body representing students of color.
With 5 teachers, Roots Community School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Roots Community School offers programs tailored to families seeking an alternative private school option in Chelan.
The school is part of the local education landscape alongside other nearby private and Montessori schools within 30 miles.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Roots Community School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Roots Community School?
The application deadline for Roots Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,333 for elementary schools and $17,353 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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