Below Average
#361 of 381 private schools in WA
Foothills Christian School
Elementary School · Mount Vernon, WA
A private elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
730 N 16TH ST, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- 12.2:1 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.
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Where Foothills Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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
$74,247
Median home value
$448,300
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98273; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Mount Vernon Special EdEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Little Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Foothills Christian School is listed in Mount Vernon, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Foothills Christian School
Foothills Christian School is a private elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills Christian School
What grades does Foothills Christian School serve?
Foothills Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Foothills Christian School?
Foothills Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Christian School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Foothills Christian School rank in WA?
Foothills Christian School ranks #361 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Foothills Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Foothills Christian School a private school?
Yes, Foothills Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Foothills Christian School a religious school?
Foothills Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Skagit County
- Phone
- (360) 420-9749
- Area population (ZIP 98273)
- 30,078
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 98273; 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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