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#224 of 381 private schools in WA
Emerald Heights Academy
Elementary School · Bellevue, WA
A private elementary school in Bellevue, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3850 156TH AVE SE, 3RD FLR, Bellevue, WA 98006
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Emerald Heights Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,487/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellevue), 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
$197,344
Median home value
$1,233,500
Median rent
$2,869/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Cougar Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Emerald Heights Academy is listed in Bellevue, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Emerald Heights Academy
Emerald Heights Academy is a private elementary school in Bellevue, WA, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerald Heights Academy
What grades does Emerald Heights Academy serve?
Emerald Heights Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Emerald Heights Academy?
Emerald Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Heights Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Emerald Heights Academy rank in WA?
Emerald Heights Academy ranks #224 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Emerald Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerald Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Emerald Heights Academy a private school?
Yes, Emerald Heights Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Emerald Heights Academy a religious school?
Emerald Heights Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 643-1671
- Area population (ZIP 98006)
- 40,770
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 98006; 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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