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#38 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 10% of private schools

Eastside Community School

Elementary School

5025 ISSAQUAH-PINE LAKE RD SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

Private

Enrollment

142

Student-Teacher

5.2:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#38 of 381

In Issaquah

#2 of 4

public schools

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Eastside Community School

7.8/10

Elementary School in Issaquah · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Eastside Community School

Eastside Community School is a private elementary school in Issaquah, WA. Eastside Community School serves approximately 142 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Eastside Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.0 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 142 students, Eastside Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Eastside Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Eastside Community School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Eastside Community School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Issaquah, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
This School
vs
21:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
142
This School
vs
481
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.9% vs 0%
Asian 24.6% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.4% vs 0%
Eastside Community School Issaquah Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Eastside Community School (this school) 7.8
Pacific Cascade Middle School 7.8
Issaquah Special Services 4.2
Grand Ridge Elementary 8.9
Issaquah Preschool Academy 6.8
Holly Street Early Learning Center 5.8
Challenger Elementary 8.1
Issaquah Valley Elementary 7.7
Beaver Lake Middle School 8.3
Endeavour Elementary School 9.2
Clark Elementary 8.8
Discovery Elementary 9.0
Issaquah Middle School 6.6
Cougar Mountain Middle School 6.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,120
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 142
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.9%
Asian 24.6%
Two or More 12.7%
Black 1.4%
Hispanic 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5025 ISSAQUAH-PINE LAKE RD SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Eastside Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cedar Trails Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Sammamish), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sunny Hills Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Sammamish), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grand Ridge Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Issaquah, see our Issaquah schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
ISSAQUAH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Issaquah 0.4 mi
Cedar Trails Elementary Sammamish 0.7 mi 9.4
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT THE HIGHLANDS Issaquah 0.9 mi 8.6
Pacific Cascade Middle School Issaquah 0.7 mi 7.8
PACIFIC LEARNING ACADEMY Issaquah 1.1 mi 6.9
DARTMOOR SCHOOL Issaquah 1.2 mi
LAKESIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Issaquah 1.5 mi
Grand Ridge Elementary Issaquah 1.2 mi 8.9
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - SAMMAMISH Issaquah 1.1 mi
SNOQUALMIE SPRINGS SCHOOL Issaquah 1.1 mi 4.9
Issaquah Special Services Issaquah 1.1 mi 4.2
Sunny Hills Elementary Sammamish 1.6 mi 9.2
Pine Lake Middle School Sammamish 1.7 mi 7.9
SUNNYBROOK MONTESSORI Issaquah 1.4 mi
Issaquah Preschool Academy Issaquah 1.6 mi 6.8
Holly Street Early Learning Center Issaquah 1.6 mi 5.8
Challenger Elementary Issaquah 1.7 mi 8.1
Issaquah Valley Elementary Issaquah 1.7 mi 7.7
Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah 1.8 mi 8.3
Gibson Ek High School Issaquah 2.1 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98029 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$164,058

Median Home Value

$964,400

Median Rent

$2,625/mo

Population

30,930

College Educated

72.6%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

36.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eastside Community School

What grades does Eastside Community School serve?

Eastside Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Eastside Community School?

Eastside Community School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Community School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Eastside Community School rank in WA?

Eastside Community School ranks #38 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Eastside Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastside Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Eastside Community School a private school?

Yes, Eastside Community School 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 Eastside Community School a religious school?

No, Eastside Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
142
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
160 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County

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