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#200 of 381 private schools in WA

Salvation Christian Academy

School

10622 8TH ST E, Edgewood, WA 98372

Private

Enrollment

203

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 10th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#200 of 381

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Salvation Christian Academy

6.3/10

School in Edgewood · grades Pre-K – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hedden Elementary School

7.5/10

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5.1/10

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About Salvation Christian Academy

Salvation Christian Academy is a private school in Edgewood, WA. Salvation Christian Academy serves approximately 203 students, and covers grades Pre-K-10th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Salvation Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it comparesOn par with WA schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • WA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 7:1 students to teachers, Salvation Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Salvation Christian Academy 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 Salvation Christian Academy compares to the 4 public schools in Edgewood, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
This School
vs
17.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
203
This School
vs
499
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Salvation Christian Academy Edgewood Public Avg

All Schools in Edgewood

School Rating
Salvation Christian Academy (this school) 6.3
Hedden Elementary School 7.5
Northwood Elementary 7.3
Edgemont Jr High 5.1
Mt View Elementary 6.4

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 8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
D 1.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 203
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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10622 8TH ST E, Edgewood, WA 98372

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Salvation Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Discovery Primary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hedden Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwood Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Edgewood, see our Edgewood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Hedden Elementary School Edgewood 0.5 mi 7.5
Edgemont Jr High Edgewood 0.9 mi 5.1
Northwood Elementary Edgewood 0.9 mi 7.3
Surprise Lake Middle School Milton 1.0 mi 5.2
Discovery Primary School Milton 1.1 mi 7.7
Rainier View Elementary School Federal Way 1.6 mi 2.9
Mt View Elementary Edgewood 1.8 mi 6.4
Sequoyah Middle School Auburn 2.0 mi 3.6
Lakeland Elementary School Auburn 2.2 mi 4.6
Todd Beamer High School Federal Way 2.4 mi 5.1
E B Walker High School Puyallup 3.0 mi 6.0
Alpac Elementary School Pacific 2.4 mi 6.2
MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT SPRING VALLEY Federal Way 2.6 mi 6.8
Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way 3.3 mi 7.1
Stewart Elementary Puyallup 3.8 mi 4.8
Illahee Middle School Federal Way 3.0 mi 3.4
Karshner Elementary Puyallup 3.7 mi 5.1
PSD Special Services Puyallup 4.0 mi
Puyallup High School Puyallup 4.1 mi 6.7
Aylen Jr High Puyallup 4.0 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98372 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,316

Median Home Value

$570,100

Median Rent

$1,745/mo

Population

26,662

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

51.4%

Avg Commute

29.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

37.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CASCADE VISTA BAPTIST SCHOOL Kent, WA 6.3
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School Aberdeen, WA 6.3
MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Moses Lake, WA 6.2
Mary M. Knight School Elma, WA 6.4
ISLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Langley, WA 6.5
Special Education School Wenatchee, WA 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Salvation Christian Academy

What grades does Salvation Christian Academy serve?

Salvation Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.

How many students attend Salvation Christian Academy?

Salvation Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salvation Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Salvation Christian Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Salvation Christian Academy rank in WA?

Salvation Christian Academy ranks #200 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Salvation Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Salvation Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Salvation Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Salvation Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Salvation Christian Academy a religious school?

Salvation Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
203
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pierce County

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