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#244 of 381 private schools in WA

Sunbeams Lutheran School

Elementary School

23810 112TH AVE SE, Kent, WA 98031

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#244 of 381

In Kent

#2 of 3

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About Sunbeams Lutheran School

Sunbeams Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kent, WA. Sunbeams Lutheran School serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunbeams Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares0.8 pts below WA schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 53 students, Sunbeams Lutheran 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.

Sunbeams Lutheran 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.

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How Sunbeams Lutheran School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Kent, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

This School

15.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 52.8% vs 0%

Asian 20.8% vs 0%

Black 9.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.5% vs 0%

Sunbeams Lutheran School Kent Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sunbeams Lutheran School (this school)	—	53	11.5:1	6.0
Park Orchard Elementary School	0.5 mi	492	17.6:1	5.1
George T. Daniel Elementary School	0.5 mi	355	11.8:1	5.2
East Hill Elementary School	0.8 mi	404	15.5:1	3.3
Martin Sortun Elementary School	1.1 mi	458	16.4:1	6.6
Soos Creek Elementary School	1.5 mi	282	14.8:1	6.5
Emerald Park Elementary School	1.5 mi	323	14.7:1	6.5
Panther Lake Elementary School	1.6 mi	433	14.9:1	4.7
Sunrise Elementary School	1.6 mi	489	16.3:1	8.4
Scenic Hill Elementary School	1.7 mi	513	15.1:1	6.2
Kent Laboratory Academy	1.9 mi	327	16.4:1	8.0
Meridian Elementary School	2.0 mi	412	14.7:1	7.8
Millennium Elementary School	2.1 mi	465	17.9:1	6.3
Meadow Ridge Elementary School	2.4 mi	417	13.9:1	5.6
Springbrook Elementary School	2.4 mi	332	15.8:1	6.2
Pine Tree Elementary School	2.5 mi	332	13.8:1	3.5
Glenridge Elementary	2.8 mi	325	14.1:1	7.0
Kent Elementary School	2.9 mi	407	14:1	3.5
Horizon Elementary School	3.0 mi	391	16.3:1	5.6
Neely O Brien Elementary School	3.1 mi	478	12.6:1	4.5
Lake Youngs Elementary School	3.2 mi	429	17.2:1	8.3

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Kent

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

B 6.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,137.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Enrollment 53

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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 52.8%

Asian 20.8%

Black 9.4%

Hispanic 7.5%

Native American 3.8%

Two or More 3.8%

Pacific Islander 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

23810 112TH AVE SE, Kent, WA 98031

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sunbeams Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunrise Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Martin Sortun Elementary School (rated 6.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Emerald Park Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kent, see our Kent schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Park Orchard Elementary School Kent	0.5 mi	492	5.1
George T. Daniel Elementary School Kent	0.5 mi	355	5.2
Meridian Middle School Kent	0.6 mi	656	6.7
East Hill Elementary School Kent	0.8 mi	404	3.3
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program Kent	1.3 mi	454	4.7
The Outreach Program Kent	1.4 mi	80	5.0
Kent Virtual Academy Kent	1.5 mi	128	—
Kent-Meridian High School Kent	1.3 mi	1,706	5.1
Martin Sortun Elementary School Kent	1.1 mi	458	6.6
Emerald Park Elementary School Kent	1.5 mi	323	6.5
Panther Lake Elementary School Kent	1.6 mi	433	4.7
Soos Creek Elementary School Kent	1.5 mi	282	6.5
CASCADE VISTA BAPTIST SCHOOL Kent	1.9 mi	124	6.3
SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kent	1.4 mi	30	2.0
Scenic Hill Elementary School Kent	1.7 mi	513	6.2
Kent Laboratory Academy Kent	1.9 mi	327	8.0
Sunrise Elementary School Kent	1.6 mi	489	8.4
Millennium Elementary School Kent	2.1 mi	465	6.3
Kentridge High School Kent	2.1 mi	2,124	5.6
Meadow Ridge Elementary School Kent	2.4 mi	417	5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,458

Median Home Value

$552,300

Median Rent

$1,956/mo

Population

40,898

College Educated

30.4%

Homeownership

67.1%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Median Age

36.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunbeams Lutheran School

What grades does Sunbeams Lutheran School serve?

Sunbeams Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Sunbeams Lutheran School?

Sunbeams Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunbeams Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunbeams Lutheran School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sunbeams Lutheran School rank in WA?

Sunbeams Lutheran School ranks #244 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Sunbeams Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunbeams Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sunbeams Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Sunbeams Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sunbeams Lutheran School a religious school?

Sunbeams Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 36 Some Transit
Bike Score: 43 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment: 53
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: King County
Phone: (253) 854-3240

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