Taproot School vs. Westside School
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School Overview
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Westside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Overview
Taproot School serves 6 students in grades 1-5. The student:teacher of Taproot School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Westside School is an independent Preschool8th grade school in West Seattle where students learn to think critically and act with compassion in a joyful, supportive community.
We believe every child deserves to be known, challenged, and encouraged to grow into a confident learner.
Our student-centered program combines strong academics with experiential learning, outdoor education, and social-emotional growth.
Students build a deep understanding of core subjects while exploring world languages, the arts, athletics, and hands-on learning experiences that connect the classroom to the world around them.
Grades Offered
1-5
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia and other reading-based learning differences, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, Mild language-based learning differences, Students who benefit from organizational or study-skills support
Year Founded
2012
1981
Students Body
Total Students
6 students
360 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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20
Pre-K Students
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31
Kindergarten Students
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27
Grade 1 Students
1
34
Grade 2 Students
1
37
Grade 3 Students
1
27
Grade 4 Students
2
37
Grade 5 Students
1
38
Grade 6 Students
-
40
Grade 7 Students
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39
Grade 8 Students
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30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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85%
Average Class Size
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18
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 14 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$24,200
Tuition Notes
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PS and PK Tuition is $23,500
Kindergarten-4th Grade is $26,900
Middle School Tuition is $29,900
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$14,500
Acceptance Rate
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75%
Admissions Director
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Clem Leek
Admissions Associate
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Alysse Mastrude
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Garden ClubStudent Leadership Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Theater Club