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#192 of 381 private schools in WA

Global Idea School

Elementary School · Kirkland, WA

A private elementary school in Kirkland, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.

Private

9833 NE 120TH PL, Kirkland, WA 98034

  • 7.4:1 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)
A8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
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-1.8 / 10
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Enrollment32
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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 Global Idea School 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,075/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), 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

$128,974

Median home value

$875,200

Median rent

$2,324/mo

College educated

57.6%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic40.6%
Black34.4%
White25.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.6 mi382Compare →
Alexander Graham Bell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.9 mi520Compare →
Countryside MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi11Compare →
Carl Sandburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.2 mi409Compare →

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.

Global Idea School is listed in Kirkland, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Global Idea School

Global Idea School is a private elementary school in Kirkland, WA, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Global Idea School

What grades does Global Idea School serve?

Global Idea School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Global Idea School?

Global Idea School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Idea School?

The student-teacher ratio at Global Idea School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Global Idea School rank in WA?

Global Idea School ranks #192 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Global Idea School's MySchoolScout rating?

Global Idea School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Global Idea School a private school?

Yes, Global Idea School 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 Global Idea School a religious school?

No, Global Idea School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98034)
51,836
Area average commute
25.7 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 98034; 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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