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#124 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 32% of private schools

Northwest Yeshiva High School

High School

5017 90TH AVE SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Private

Enrollment

52

Student-Teacher

3.6:1

Score

6.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#124 of 381

In Mercer Island

#3 of 4

public schools

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Northwest Yeshiva High School

6.9/10

High School in Mercer Island · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Northwest Yeshiva High School

Northwest Yeshiva High School is a private high school in Mercer Island, WA. Northwest Yeshiva High School serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Northwest Yeshiva High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.1 pts above WA schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 52 students, Northwest Yeshiva High 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 3.6:1 students to teachers, Northwest Yeshiva High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Northwest Yeshiva High 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

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How Northwest Yeshiva High School compares to the 6 public schools in Mercer Island, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.6:1
This School
vs
18.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
52
This School
vs
663
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
9.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%
Northwest Yeshiva High School Mercer Island Public Avg

All Schools in Mercer Island

School Rating
Northwest Yeshiva High School (this school) 6.9
Island Park Elementary 9.7
Mercer Island High School 8.8
West Mercer Elementary 9.0
Northwood Elementary School 9.2
Islander Middle School 8.2
Lakeridge Elementary School 9.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Enrollment 52
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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)

White 90.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5017 90TH AVE SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Northwest Yeshiva High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mercer Island High School (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Newport Senior High School (rated 8.6/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Bellevue), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mercer Island, see our Mercer Island schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Island Park Elementary Mercer Island 0.3 mi 9.7
ST MONICA SCHOOL Mercer Island 0.8 mi 6.7
Mercer Island High School Mercer Island 1.0 mi 8.8
Northwood Elementary School Mercer Island 1.1 mi 9.2
West Mercer Elementary Mercer Island 1.1 mi 9.0
PRIVETT ACADEMY Mercer Island 1.4 mi
YELLOW WOOD ACADEMY Mercer Island 1.4 mi 8.2
Islander Middle School Mercer Island 1.5 mi 8.2
FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PUGET SOUND Mercer Island 1.4 mi 7.8
Lakeridge Elementary School Mercer Island 1.8 mi 9.3
EARLY WORLD MONTESSORI Mercer Island 1.8 mi
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER LLC Mercer Island 2.3 mi
Enatai Elementary School Bellevue 2.4 mi 7.3
Vera Risdon Middle School Newcastle 2.0 mi 6.5
Newport Heights Elementary Bellevue 1.9 mi 8.9
Hazelwood Elementary School Newcastle 2.2 mi 8.8
Griffin Home Renton 3.1 mi
Kennydale Elementary School Renton 3.0 mi 7.3
TORAH ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Seattle 2.3 mi
Newport Senior High School Bellevue 2.3 mi 8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$202,359

Median Home Value

$1,884,200

Median Rent

$2,464/mo

Population

25,282

College Educated

78.8%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

45.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwest Yeshiva High School

What grades does Northwest Yeshiva High School serve?

Northwest Yeshiva High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northwest Yeshiva High School?

Northwest Yeshiva High School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Yeshiva High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Yeshiva High School is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Northwest Yeshiva High School rank in WA?

Northwest Yeshiva High School ranks #124 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Northwest Yeshiva High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwest Yeshiva High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Northwest Yeshiva High School a private school?

Yes, Northwest Yeshiva High School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Northwest Yeshiva High School a religious school?

Northwest Yeshiva High School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
25 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
52
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County

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