Derech Emunah (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Derech Emunah

5145 S Morgan Street Seattle
Seattle, WA 98118

Tel: (206) 402-6621

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Derech Emunah in Seattle, WA, is an all鈥揼irls private school serving grades 9 through 12 in a city鈥揵ased setting within the Seward Park neighborhood.

The school enrolls 11 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 and employs 3 teachers, providing a small learning community.

Founded in 1891, Derech Emunah ranks among the oldest private schools in Washington state.

The school maintains a Jewish orientation and holds membership in the National Christian School Association (NCSA).

Located in Seattle, Derech Emunah offers secondary education with an enrollment size that may appeal to families seeking a small, city鈥揵ased private high school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Derech Emunah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1891

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

11 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Derech Emunah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Derech Emunah?

The application deadline for Derech Emunah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Derech Emunah is located in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in Seward Park.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $21,816 for elementary schools and $24,212 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).