University Cooperative School
Tel:
(206) 584-0653
In 1975, a small group of parents formed a grassroots organization to establish a private kindergarten, in response to the possible elimination of kindergarten by the Seattle Public School District.
These parents wanted to give their children the best possible preparation for primary school.
Many aspects of this preparation were social: the ability to bond with other children, to learn to respect the rights and opinions of others, and to work out differences in a cooperative way.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type | Alternative School |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Student Body
Total Students | 69 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 5% State avg.: 24% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to University Cooperative School is University Prep (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is University Child Development School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle Grades: PK-5 | 327 students
0.4 miles
5062 9th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-3619 0.4 PK-5
327 - SeattleWallingford KinderCareDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK
0.8 miles
400 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(833) 905-3276 0.8 NS-PK
n/a - Seattle Grades: K-5
0.9 miles
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7154 0.9 K-5
n/a - SeattleAssumption-st Bridget School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 505 students
1 miles
6220 32nd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7452 1 PK-8
505 - SeattleNorthwest Montessori School - WedgewoodMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-6 | 143 students
1 miles
7400 25th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-4244 1 PK-6
143
School Reviews
5 The University Cooperative School is a fabulous school where learning is nurtured in a hands on, integrated manner. You won't find kids sitting in rows filling out worksheets at this school. More likely you''ll find the kindergarten students engaged in creative writing and drawing (for instance about all the things a small piece of yarn could be), building with blocks, counting coins they have collected for a local pet store/animal shelter or skipping in front of the school when energy gets a little high. This is a place where children's learning, as well as their social/emotional development are both taken seriously. Teachers in the K-2 team work closely together, and also work with the 3-5 teachers to ensure continuity and a sense of community (for instance the kindergarten students have 3rd grade buddies who they look forward to doing fun activities with such as reading together and pancake breakfasts.
Another great highlight of this school is the fantastic Spanish, Music and Art curriculum, my child skips home singing new songs (in English and in Spanish) and sharing her excitement about something she has created at school on a daily basis. The school uses Cowen Park for recess and many outdoor activities, but there's also a fantastic new "active space" and music room in the lower level of the school. Love this school! - Posted by Parent - megan |
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