Average
#265 of 381 private schools in WA
Hope Lutheran School
Elementary School · Seattle, WA
A private elementary school in Seattle, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4456 42ND AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- 12.1:1 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.
Data not available
View data sources
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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hope Lutheran 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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
$130,504
Median home value
$917,000
Median rent
$2,033/mo
College educated
68.9%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Genesee Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hope Lutheran School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hope Lutheran School
Hope Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Lutheran School
What grades does Hope Lutheran School serve?
Hope Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Lutheran School?
Hope Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Lutheran School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hope Lutheran School rank in WA?
Hope Lutheran School ranks #265 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Hope Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hope Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Hope Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hope Lutheran School a religious school?
Hope Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 935-8500
- Area population (ZIP 98116)
- 28,091
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 98116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.