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#345 of 381 private schools in WA

Goldendale Sda School

Elementary School · Goldendale, WA

A private elementary school in Goldendale, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

47 BICKLETON HWY, Goldendale, WA 98620

  • 14.2:1 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)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,285.1
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
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-2.4 / 10
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Enrollment37
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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 Goldendale Sda School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,333/100K

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

$55,029

Median home value

$252,200

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White83.8%
Hispanic13.5%
Pacific Islander2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington Connections Academy GoldendaleEnrollment path unverified2.3K–120.9 mi2,059Compare →
Goldendale Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–41.1 mi300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Goldendale Sda School is listed in Goldendale, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Goldendale Sda School

Goldendale Sda School is a private elementary school in Goldendale, WA, serving approximately 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goldendale Sda School

What grades does Goldendale Sda School serve?

Goldendale Sda School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Goldendale Sda School?

Goldendale Sda School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Sda School?

The student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Sda School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Goldendale Sda School rank in WA?

Goldendale Sda School ranks #345 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Goldendale Sda School's MySchoolScout rating?

Goldendale Sda School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Goldendale Sda School a private school?

Yes, Goldendale Sda School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Goldendale Sda School a religious school?

Goldendale Sda School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
37
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Klickitat County
Area population (ZIP 98620)
7,617
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
49.1
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 98620; 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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