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#342 of 381 private schools in WA

Blossoming Hill Montessori

Elementary School · Maple Valley, WA

A private elementary school in Maple Valley, WA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

23855 SE 216TH ST, Maple Valley, WA 98038

  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,035
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Enrollment36
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Blossoming Hill Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,580/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maple Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$144,733

Median home value

$714,100

Median rent

$2,152/mo

College educated

46.4%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White69.4%
Two or More22.2%
Pacific Islander5.6%
Hispanic2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tahoma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.3 mi679Compare →
Shadow Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.3 mi507Compare →
Cedar River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.5 mi600Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Blossoming Hill Montessori is listed in Maple Valley, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Blossoming Hill Montessori

Blossoming Hill Montessori is a private elementary school in Maple Valley, WA, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blossoming Hill Montessori

What grades does Blossoming Hill Montessori serve?

Blossoming Hill Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Blossoming Hill Montessori?

Blossoming Hill Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blossoming Hill Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Blossoming Hill Montessori is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blossoming Hill Montessori rank in WA?

Blossoming Hill Montessori ranks #342 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Blossoming Hill Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Blossoming Hill Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blossoming Hill Montessori a private school?

Yes, Blossoming Hill Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blossoming Hill Montessori a religious school?

No, Blossoming Hill Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
150 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98038)
37,868
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
38.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98038; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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