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#348 of 381 private schools in WA

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration

School · Lynden, WA

A private school in Lynden, WA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

515 DRAYTON ST, Lynden, WA 98264

  • 11.6:1 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)
B5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,149.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Enrollment1,201
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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 Lynden Christian Schools: Administration 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K

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

$95,225

Median home value

$538,100

Median rent

$1,611/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.8%
Two or More6.0%
Asian3.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.8%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lynden Student ServicesEnrollment path unverified5.1PK1.1 mi68Compare →
Lynden AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.0K–121.7 mi401Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration is listed in Lynden, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lynden Christian Schools: Administration

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration is a private school in Lynden, WA, serving approximately 1,201 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lynden Christian Schools: Administration

What grades does Lynden Christian Schools: Administration serve?

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lynden Christian Schools: Administration?

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration has an enrollment of approximately 1,201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden Christian Schools: Administration?

The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Christian Schools: Administration is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lynden Christian Schools: Administration rank in WA?

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration ranks #348 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Lynden Christian Schools: Administration's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration 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 Lynden Christian Schools: Administration a private school?

Yes, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lynden Christian Schools: Administration a religious school?

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,201
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Whatcom County
Area population (ZIP 98264)
22,365
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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 98264; 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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