Seattle Chinese School in Bellevue, WA serves 353 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 10th grade in a nonsectarian, midsize city setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 118:1 with 3 teachers supporting its diverse student body, which is 87.8% students of color.
It ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity and has one of the largest student bodies in the area.
Seattle Chinese School offers a specialized elementary and secondary program emphasizing Chinese language and culture within the Bellevue community.
The average private school tuition in Bellevue is $25,151 for elementary and $30,259 for high schools, providing regional context for families considering options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Seattle Chinese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Student Body
Total Students
353 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seattle Chinese School's ranking?
Seattle Chinese School 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 Seattle Chinese School?
The application deadline for Seattle Chinese School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Seattle Chinese School is Solomon International School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Eton School (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
16242 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 643-2678
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 643-2678
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2060 152nd Ave. Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 644-4686
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 644-4686
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1919 152nd PL Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 305-4606
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 305-4606
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
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Gr: 7-12 Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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