Excellent

#7 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 2% of private schools

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

High School

4800 139TH AVE SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

316

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

8.4

Grades

5th – 12th

Enrollment

316

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

8.4

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#7 of 381

In Bellevue

#1 of 24

public schools

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About Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a private high school in Bellevue, WA. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares2.6 pts above WA schools

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 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 Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Bellevue, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.1:1

This School

19.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

316

This School

655

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.4

This School

7.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 37% vs 0%

White 35.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.2% vs 0%

Black 6% vs 0%

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Bellevue Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (this school)	—	316	7.1:1	8.4
Somerset Elementary School	0.3 mi	714	21.6:1	9.3
Newport Senior High School	1.0 mi	1,844	21:1	8.6
Tyee Middle School	1.0 mi	909	18.9:1	9.3
Newport Heights Elementary	1.2 mi	444	20.2:1	8.9
Cougar Ridge Elementary	1.8 mi	476	17:1	9.2
Bellevue Big Picture School	2.4 mi	382	15.9:1	8.2
Woodridge Elementary	2.4 mi	559	21.5:1	8.8
Spiritridge Elementary School	2.6 mi	563	17.1:1	8.8
Sunset Elementary	2.6 mi	523	14.9:1	8.1
Enatai Elementary School	2.9 mi	516	19.8:1	7.3
Lake Hills Elementary	2.9 mi	429	14.8:1	6.1
Tillicum Middle School	3.1 mi	700	18.9:1	8.6
Phantom Lake Elementary	3.2 mi	452	23.8:1	8.3
International School	3.2 mi	597	19.9:1	9.1
Sammamish Senior High	3.4 mi	1,332	22.2:1	6.9
Bellevue High School	3.7 mi	1,634	22.1:1	8.4
Jing Mei Elementary School	3.7 mi	545	26:1	8.2
Central Educational Services	3.7 mi	69	9.9:1	7.1
Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement	3.7 mi	27	—:1	—
Bellevue Digital Discovery	3.8 mi	190	47.5:1	—

Showing 20 of 31 schools. View all schools in Bellevue

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

A 8.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,176

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 71%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 316

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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)

Asian 37.0%

White 35.4%

Two or More 13.0%

Hispanic 8.2%

Black 6.0%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4800 139TH AVE SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Newport Senior High School (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Bellevue Big Picture School (rated 8.2/10, 2.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HILLSIDE STUDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bellevue, see our Bellevue schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Somerset Elementary School Bellevue	0.3 mi	714	9.3
ST MADELEINE SOPHIE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bellevue	0.7 mi	140	7.5
NEWPORT CHILDREN'S SCHOOL, INC. Bellevue	0.9 mi	75	7.6
UNITED SEATTLE&BELLEVUE KOREAN SCH BELLEVUE CAMPUS Bellevue	1.0 mi	345	3.1
Tyee Middle School Bellevue	1.0 mi	909	9.3
Newport Senior High School Bellevue	1.0 mi	1,844	8.6
Newport Heights Elementary Bellevue	1.2 mi	444	8.9
CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Bellevue	1.9 mi	329	6.5
NEW LIFE MONTESSORI Newcastle	1.8 mi	1	—
HILLSIDE STUDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bellevue	1.3 mi	37	7.0
EMERALD HEIGHTS ACADEMY Bellevue	1.6 mi	54	6.1
SUMMIT CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue	1.5 mi	184	7.0
EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue	2.2 mi	272	6.2
EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue	2.2 mi	275	7.9
Newcastle Elementary School Newcastle	2.3 mi	460	9.0
Vera Risdon Middle School Newcastle	1.8 mi	761	6.5
Bellevue Big Picture School Bellevue	2.4 mi	382	8.2
Hazelwood Elementary School Newcastle	2.0 mi	462	8.8
Woodridge Elementary Bellevue	2.4 mi	559	8.8
Cougar Ridge Elementary Bellevue	1.8 mi	476	9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98006 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$197,344

Median Home Value

$1,233,500

Median Rent

$2,869/mo

Population

40,770

College Educated

72%

Homeownership

79.6%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

42.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Edmonds Career Access Program Lynnwood, WA	229	8.3
Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle, WA	221	8.3
Bellevue Big Picture School Bellevue, WA	382	8.2
Raisbeck Aviation High School Tukwila, WA	406	8.7
South Bend High School South Bend, WA	249	7.8
Colfax High School Colfax, WA	262	7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

What grades does Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart serve?

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart rank in WA?

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ranks #7 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart's MySchoolScout rating?

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart a private school?

Yes, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a private all-girls 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 Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart a religious school?

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 15 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 16 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 12 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 5th – 12th
Enrollment: 316
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 44
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: King County
Phone: (425) 641-0700

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