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School Overview

The Bush School, founded in 1924 by Helen Taylor Bush, is a progressive, independent, non-sectarian day school of approximately 580 students in grades K-12.
Our mission is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$32290
Enrollment
598
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$1 millions
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
13

Matriculation

(2012-2017)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#4 Columbia University 1 +
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#8 Duke University 1 +
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 California Institute of Technology 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#12 Northwestern University 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 +
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1 +
#18 Rice University 1 +
LAC #4 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#21 Georgetown University 1 +
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#26 University of Virginia 1 +
#27 Tufts University 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#34 Brandeis University 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#39 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 +
LAC #8 Carleton College 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#41 Tulane University 1 +
#41 University of California: Davis 1 +
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
LAC #9 Davidson College 1 +
#47 Lehigh University 1 +
#47 University of Florida 1 +
#52 University of Washington 1 +
#57 George Washington University 1 +
#60 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
LAC #12 Haverford College 1 +
LAC #12 Vassar College 1 +
#61 Southern Methodist University 1 +
#61 Syracuse University 1 +
#61 University of Georgia 1 +
#66 Fordham University 1 +
#70 Texas A&M University 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#75 University of Delaware 1 +
#82 Texas Christian University 1 +
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#86 University of Denver 1 +
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#89 University of San Diego 1 +
#89 University of Vermont 1 +
LAC #19 Grinnell College 1 +
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
LAC #23 Macalester College 1 +
LAC #23 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
LAC #25 Bryn Mawr College 1 +
LAC #25 Kenyon College 1 +
LAC #29 Barnard College 1 +
LAC #29 Scripps College 1 +
LAC #32 University of Richmond 1 +
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1 +
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1 +
LAC #38 Union College 1 +
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
LAC #43 Occidental College 1 +
LAC #43 Trinity College 1 +
LAC #45 Bard College 1 +
LAC #47 Connecticut College 1 +
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2012-2017 2010-2013 Total
All schools 53 30
#2 Columbia University 1 + 3 4
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 Stanford University 1 + 2 3
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Duke University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 2 3
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 + 1 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 2 3
#14 Brown University 1 + 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#21 Emory University 1 + 3 4
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 2 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 3 4
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#27 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#28 Tufts University 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 + 7 8
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#36 Boston College 1 + 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#42 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#42 Tulane University 1 + 1
#42 Boston University 1 + 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#48 University of Georgia 1 + 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 1
#49 Lehigh University 1 + 1 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 2 3
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#68 Fordham University 1 + 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#79 American University 1 + 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#93 University of Denver 1 + 1
#93 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#117 University of Vermont 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2012-2017 2010-2013 Total
All schools 26 48
#3 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#4 Pomona College 2 2
#5 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#6 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#9 Middlebury College 1 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 2 3
#13 Grinnell College 1 + 2 3
#13 Hamilton College 2 2
#13 Davidson College 1 + 1 2
#16 Haverford College 1 + 4 5
#17 Smith College 1 1
#17 Colby College 2 2
#17 Colgate University 1 1
#17 Barnard College 1 + 5 6
#22 Vassar College 1 + 1
#22 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 3 4
#25 Bates College 1 + 1
#26 Colorado College 2 2
#27 Macalester College 1 + 2 3
#30 Scripps College 1 + 5 6
#30 Kenyon College 1 + 1
#30 Mount Holyoke College 3 3
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 2 3
#35 Pitzer College 3 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#38 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#42 Occidental College 1 + 2 3
#46 Trinity College 1 + 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 + 1 2
#50 Connecticut College 1 + 1 2
#54 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 2
#62 Bard College 1 + 1

Academics

Sports

(11)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Nordic Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(6)
Robotics
LEGO engineering
Mandarin
Sewing
Chess club
Smart art

Contact Info

http://www.bush.edu
3400 E Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98112
206-322-7978
Blair.Livingston@bush.edu
Washington

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1924
Campus Size: 6 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Recommended
Day school
Valley Christian Schools United States Flag
5.0
Recommended
Boarding
San Domenico School United States Flag
3.4

Frequently Ask Questions about The Bush School

Tell me a bit about The Bush School.
The Bush School is Co-ed private day school located in Washington, US. It was founded 1924 , and currently has about 598 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.bush.edu.
Does The Bush School have rigorous academic requirements?
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Where do The Bush School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2012-2017, some students attended Harvard College, Yale University, Columbia University, Stanford University and Duke University.
What is the application requirement for The Bush School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Bush School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Bush School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Bush School in 2024 is $32,290 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Blair.Livingston@bush.edu .
Where is The Bush School located?
The Bush School is located in the State of Washington of USA. The closest major city is Seattle, which is about 2 miles away from school. Most families can choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Bush School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Bush School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with The Bush School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Bush School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bush School’s official site: http://www.bush.edu or call them at 206-322-7978.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Bush School?
Yes, here are few: The Northwest School, Seattle Academy and St. Therese Catholic Academy.

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Nearby City

Seattle, Washington
Seattle, a major seaport city on the West Coast, is the largest in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region. With a population of 737,015 as of 2020, it is known for its vibrant tech industry, including companies like Amazon and Microsoft. The city boasts iconic landmarks such as the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Seattle is a hub for innovation, culture, and coffee, offering a unique blend of urban development and natural beauty, with stunning views of the Puget Sound and surrounding mountains.
Population (2022) 598,541
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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