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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.

Private

3850 156TH AVE SE, 3RD FLR, Bellevue, WA 98006

  • 10.6:1 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)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,122
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
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+3.8 / 10
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Enrollment54
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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 Emerald Heights Academy 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,487/100K

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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)

White50.0%
Hispanic33.3%
Two or More9.3%
Asian7.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spiritridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.0 mi563Compare →
Cougar Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.2 mi476Compare →
Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.2 mi272Compare →
Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–81.2 mi275Compare →

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
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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