Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (formerly known as Northwest School for Hearing-Impaired Children), a unique Preschool-8 school focused on education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children was founded in 1982.
The method used for teaching hearing-impaired children at NWSFDHH is Signed Exact English. Every word is signed and spoken concurrently.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
6 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children?
The application deadline for Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 17³Ô¹Ïs
The nearest high school to Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children is King's School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Evergreen School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori For Kids (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Montessori For Kids
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 20 students 0.5 miles 14410 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 361-2264
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 361-2264
0.5
PK-K
20
Grades: NS-8 | 508 students 0.7 miles 15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
0.7
NS-8
508
Grades: 1-8 | 142 students 1.1 miles 14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
1.1
1-8
142
Grades: PK-8 | 372 students 1.1 miles 17533 Saint Luke Place N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 542-1133
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 542-1133
1.1
PK-8
372
King's School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 1,185 students 1.2 miles 19303 Fremont Ave N Ms 40
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7211
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7211
1.2
PK-12
1,185
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