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#358 of 381 private schools in WA

Mount Vernon Christian School

School · Mount Vernon, WA

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

Private

820 W BLACKBURN RD, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

  • 16.1:1 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)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Enrollment514
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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 Mount Vernon Christian 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,975/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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

$74,247

Median home value

$448,300

Median rent

$1,171/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.1%
Native American3.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian2.1%
Black1.6%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Skagit AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.9K–120.1 mi264Compare →
Mount Vernon Special EdEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–120.8 mi163Compare →
Aspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.9K–121.0 mi147Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mount Vernon Christian School is listed in Mount Vernon, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mount Vernon Christian School

Mount Vernon Christian School is a private school in Mount Vernon, WA, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Vernon Christian School

What grades does Mount Vernon Christian School serve?

Mount Vernon Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mount Vernon Christian School?

Mount Vernon Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Christian School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Vernon Christian School rank in WA?

Mount Vernon Christian School ranks #358 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Mount Vernon Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Vernon Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount Vernon Christian School a private school?

Yes, Mount Vernon Christian School 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 Mount Vernon Christian School a religious school?

Mount Vernon Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
514
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Skagit County
Area population (ZIP 98273)
30,078
Area average commute
22.9 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 98273; 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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