Burien SDA School in Seattle, WA, serves 23 students in kindergarten through 8th grade within an urban community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 23:1.
Burien SDA School is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist denomination and offers co–educational, regular elementary and secondary programs.
Approximately 90% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school is one of several private K–8 options in the Seattle area, located near Glendale Lutheran School and The Bridge School.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Burien SDA School?
The application deadline for Burien SDA School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Burien SDA School is Kennedy Catholic High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Glendale Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kennedy Catholic High School ![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
South Seattle KinderCare ![South Seattle KinderCare Photo - South Seattle KinderCare]( "South Seattle KinderCare Photo - South Seattle KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
The Bridge School
Alternative School
The Bridge School
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kennedy Catholic High School ![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9205 3rd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
3.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Bridge School
Alternative School
The Bridge School
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 42 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
11215 15th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
South Seattle KinderCare ![South Seattle KinderCare Photo - South Seattle KinderCare]( "South Seattle KinderCare Photo - South Seattle KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Normandy Park KinderCare ![Normandy Park KinderCare Photo - Normandy Park KinderCare]( "Normandy Park KinderCare Photo - Normandy Park KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
18020 Des Moines Memorial Dr.
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 244-3069
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 244-3069
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 S 152nd St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Sw 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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