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#56 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 14% of private schools

Soundview School

Elementary School · Lynnwood, WA

A private elementary school in Lynnwood, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

6515 196TH ST SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

  • 8.4:1 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)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment134
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Soundview 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,340/100K

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

$89,566

Median home value

$693,300

Median rent

$1,686/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White35.1%
Two or More23.1%
Hispanic17.2%
Native American11.2%
Black9.0%
Asian4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lynndale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–60.5 mi439Compare →
Cedar Valley Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–60.6 mi450Compare →
Contracted SchoolsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.6 mi18Compare →
College Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–60.8 mi436Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Soundview School is listed in Lynnwood, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Soundview School

Soundview School is a private elementary school in Lynnwood, WA, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soundview School

What grades does Soundview School serve?

Soundview School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Soundview School?

Soundview School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soundview School?

The student-teacher ratio at Soundview School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Soundview School rank in WA?

Soundview School ranks #56 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Soundview School's MySchoolScout rating?

Soundview School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Soundview School a private school?

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

Is Soundview School a religious school?

No, Soundview School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
134
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Area population (ZIP 98036)
42,016
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
39.6
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 98036; 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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