Overview
Specializing in multi-age education in a diverse, urban setting.
Spruce Street School is a... nurturing educational community that instills in a broad range of children the social, emotional, and intellectual skills for lifelong participation in a diverse society.
We offer kindergarten through fifth grade students highly personalized instruction, supporting their social-emotional development as well as academic excellence.
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ACADEMICS
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STUDENT LIFE
About the School
STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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20 Reviews
Parent / Guardian
Updated December 28, 2024
Our daughter has attended Spruce Street School since kindergarten; she is now half-way through 4th grade. She charges into school each morning, fired up for the day's activities and doesn't want to leave... More
5.0
Learning
5.0
Teaching
5.0
Social Emotional Support
5.0
Special Education
5.0
Safety
5.0
Family Engagement
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ReportPrevious June 26, 2022
Our child wants to go to school almost every single day. And each day, once we arrive, she barges into school in the morning, and drags her feet when we leave in the afternoon. She is so enthuasiastic... More
5.0
Learning
5.0
Teaching
5.0
Social Emotional Support
5.0
Special Education
5.0
Safety
5.0
Family Engagement
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ReportParent / Guardian
February 16, 2024
We've been at Spruce Street several years now, and I finally feel qualified to leave a review. Spruce Street is a great school, and here's why:
- Competent administration. The staff at this school seem... More
4.0
Learning
5.0
Teaching
5.0
Social Emotional Support
5.0
Special Education
5.0
Safety
3.0
Family Engagement
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January 23, 2024
Talented, and genuinely devoted faculty who have been with the school for 12 years+! A good handful including the head has been at Spruce for over 20 years! The community at this school is supportive,... More
5.0
Learning
5.0
Teaching
5.0
Social Emotional Support
5.0
Special Education
5.0
Safety
5.0
Family Engagement
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ReportParent / Guardian
November 02, 2023
Spruce Street School has been a fantastic educational and community experience for our family. We have three very different children and they each found a home at Spruce Street School. The teaching staff... More
5.0
Learning
5.0
Teaching
5.0
Social Emotional Support
5.0
Special Education
5.0
Safety
5.0
Family Engagement
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ReportParent / Guardian
November 18, 2020
This school is the bee's knees. After having cycled through both public and private schools with our two children in Seattle, I feel uniquely qualified to write this objective review! What makes Spruce... More
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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ReportParent / Guardian
August 12, 2020
Spruce street has been a great school for our family. The leadership is incredible and always one step ahead of any challenges facing the school (this especially evident when covid hit us). The teachers... More
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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ReportParent / Guardian
January 29, 2019
I have two children at Spruce Street- one in first grade, one about to graduate- and I am very happy with the experience we have had as a family. The level of insight the teachers collectively have into... More
Homework
This school has an effective approach to homework:
Spruce Street School has two types of homework: Reading & playdates (which children are strongly encouraged to have with every person in their class at least once per school year). Both complement Spruce... More
Teachers
Teachers at this school are effective:
Teachers are effective both because (1) they are individually competent (2) the low student:teacher ratio and (3) all teachers are observing, discussing, and helping each student learn and grow.
Character
This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect:
This is what sets Spruce Street School apart: Its focus on social & emotional skills. The processes in the school, from how they choose each entering class to the graduation ceremony, are set up to impart... More
Learning Differences
This school effectively supports students with learning differences:
Spruce Street School selects students who have a wide variety of strengths and challenges, which include learning differences. The teachers are experienced with helping students who have these challenges-... More
Bullying
This school effectively deals with bullying:
The social-emotional learning program ends up making the kids very aware of the idea of bullying, but averse to doing it themselves.
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
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ReportParent / Guardian
January 28, 2019
I love Spruce Street more than I can express and my children do, too. This school changed our lives. My children were miserable at their last school, dreading every single day of school and me dreading... More
Homework
This school has an effective approach to homework:
At the previous school that my children attended, they each had multiple sheets of homework beginning in Kindergarten. For two small children just starting to learn these concepts and having multiple... More
Teachers
Teachers at this school are effective:
My eldest daughter has ADD, so there a few obstacles in the way that she learns. The teachers not only recognize it, but work with her individually and use multiple strategies to help her understand and... More
Character
This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect:
Briel, the head of the school, has such a clear and strong vision for the methods with which the students' whole beings are nurtured and supported. She seems to have the goal to instill every child with... More
Leadership
Leadership at this school is effective:
Every single staff member at Spruce Street is professional, caring, confident, competent, and compassionate. The number one priority for every team member is the children. They all sincerely value the... More
Learning Differences
This school effectively supports students with learning differences:
As a parent of a child with a slight learning challenge, I can say they go above and beyond to support the students in every way possible. The attention to different learning requirements and styles is... More
Bullying
This school effectively deals with bullying:
With the social/emotional training, the students are taught how to handle unwanted comments or physical contact, but on the rare occasions that this happens, they have a solid foundation of being able... More
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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ReportParent / Guardian
January 24, 2019
Excellent all around. Spruce Street’s multiage classrooms, social emotional foundation, and small size were the initial draw for our family. With each interaction we felt more a part of the community.... More
Homework
This school has an effective approach to homework:
No homework for elementary students – yes!
Teachers
Teachers at this school are effective:
Spruce Street has built thoughtful, caring, cohesive, strong, and community focused staff.
Character
This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect:
They are focused on supporting the growth and development of global citizens.
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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ReportParent / Guardian
January 23, 2019
Very high - I would highly recommend this school
Homework
This school has an effective approach to homework:
very little homework assigned (backed by data that shows it is not effective)
Teachers
Teachers at this school are effective:
Teachers stay up on continuing education, all have education backgrounds, teachers truly know each and every student at the school. Teachers willing to work with outside specialists if that is best for... More
Character
This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect:
School does Second Step for social/emotional learning, integrates it in all they do. Great place for your kids to receive this kind of support/teaching
Leadership
Leadership at this school is effective:
Leadership is very engaged, every decision is made intentionally
Learning Differences
This school effectively supports students with learning differences:
School committed to diversity and that includes neurodiversity. Only place I know that ACTUALLY walks the walk on this. They are willing to partner with outside specialists if needed. Really accepting... More
Bullying
This school effectively deals with bullying:
School follows Second Step social/emotional training. Kids learn effective methods for combatting bullying and how to treat each other with respect from the first day on.
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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ReportNeighborhood
914 VIRGINIA ST
Seattle, WA 98101
School leader: Briel Schmitz
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