Very Good
#106 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 28% of private schools
Hillside Student Community School
High School
5027 159TH PL SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher
4.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher
4.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#106 of 381
In Bellevue
#11 of 24
public schools
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Hillside Student Community School
High School in Bellevue · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hillside Student Community School
Hillside Student Community School is a private high school in Bellevue, WA. Hillside Student Community School serves approximately 37 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillside Student Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- WA avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 37 students, Hillside Student Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.1:1 students to teachers, Hillside Student Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hillside Student Community School 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
BetaHow Hillside Student Community School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Bellevue, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hillside Student Community School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Cougar Ridge Elementary | 9.2 |
| Somerset Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Sunset Elementary | 8.1 |
| Tyee Middle School | 9.3 |
| Spiritridge Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Newport Senior High School | 8.6 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | 8.9 |
| Bellevue Big Picture School | 8.2 |
| Tillicum Middle School | 8.6 |
| Phantom Lake Elementary | 8.3 |
| Lake Hills Elementary | 6.1 |
| Woodridge Elementary | 8.8 |
| Sammamish Senior High | 6.9 |
| International School | 9.1 |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary School | 6.9 |
| Enatai Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Odle Middle School | 9.3 |
| Stevenson Elementary | 4.7 |
| Jing Mei Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Central Educational Services | 7.1 |
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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5027 159TH PL SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillside Student Community School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bellevue Big Picture School (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bellevue, see our Bellevue schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Cougar Ridge Elementary Bellevue | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| EMERALD HEIGHTS ACADEMY Bellevue | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Somerset Elementary School Bellevue | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Sunset Elementary Bellevue | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON Bellevue | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Bellevue | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Spiritridge Elementary School Bellevue | 2.2 mi | 8.8 |
| UNITED SEATTLE&BELLEVUE KOREAN SCH BELLEVUE CAMPUS Bellevue | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Tyee Middle School Bellevue | 1.9 mi | 9.3 |
| EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Bellevue Big Picture School Bellevue | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ST MADELEINE SOPHIE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bellevue | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| NEWPORT CHILDREN'S SCHOOL, INC. Bellevue | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Tillicum Middle School Bellevue | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
| TZU CHI ACADEMY SEATTLE Bellevue | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Bellevue | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Phantom Lake Elementary Bellevue | 3.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Newcastle Elementary School Newcastle | 2.7 mi | 9.0 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillside Student Community School
What grades does Hillside Student Community School serve?
Hillside Student Community School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillside Student Community School?
Hillside Student Community School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Student Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Student Community School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hillside Student Community School rank in WA?
Hillside Student Community School ranks #106 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Hillside Student Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Student Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hillside Student Community School a private school?
Yes, Hillside Student Community School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hillside Student Community School a religious school?
Hillside Student Community School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 747-6448
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