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Tzu Chi Academy Seattle

15800 Se Newport Way Bellevue, WA 98006

Tel: (425) 643-9104

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 337 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is a co–ed private school located in the Eastgate neighborhood of Bellevue, WA, serving grades PK through 10 with a total enrollment of 337 students.
The school operates within a midsize city community and has an orientation affiliation with a religious association.
The student–teacher ratio is 169:1, with 2 teachers supporting the enrolled students.
Tzu Chi Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity and student body size, with 99.28% students of color.
Average private school tuition in Bellevue is $25,151 for elementary and $30,259 for high schools; Tzu Chi Academy serves a diverse urban population in this competitive market.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 337 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Tzu Chi Academy Seattle ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-10

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Pre-K	29
Kind	40
1	36
2	38
3	33
4	40
5	40
6	19
7	24
8	17
9	10
10	11

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Student Body

Total Students

337 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Tzu Chi Academy Seattle's ranking?

Tzu Chi Academy Seattle ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Tzu Chi Academy Seattle?

The application deadline for Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Tzu Chi Academy Seattle located?

Tzu Chi Academy Seattle is located in the Eastgate neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in Eastgate.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bellevue, WA is $24,520 for elementary schools and $29,869 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bellevue, WA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).