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#167 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 44% of private schools
Gig Harbor Academy
Elementary School · Gig Harbor, WA
A private elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
6820 32ND ST NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
- 7.1:1 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 Gig Harbor Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gig Harbor), 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
$130,304
Median home value
$736,400
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98335; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Harbor Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Voyager ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 468 | 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.
Gig Harbor Academy is listed in Gig Harbor, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gig Harbor Academy
Gig Harbor Academy is a private elementary school in Gig Harbor, WA, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gig Harbor Academy
What grades does Gig Harbor Academy serve?
Gig Harbor Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gig Harbor Academy?
Gig Harbor Academy has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gig Harbor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gig Harbor Academy 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 Gig Harbor Academy rank in WA?
Gig Harbor Academy ranks #167 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Gig Harbor Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gig Harbor Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gig Harbor Academy a private school?
Yes, Gig Harbor Academy 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 Gig Harbor Academy a religious school?
No, Gig Harbor Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 265-8124
- Area population (ZIP 98335)
- 27,956
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 98335; 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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