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#380 of 381 private schools in WA
Sunshine Mountain Christian School
Elementary School · Kent, WA
A private elementary school in Kent, WA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
25125 132ND AVE SE, Kent, WA 98042
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Sunshine Mountain Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kent), 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
$125,554
Median home value
$613,000
Median rent
$2,121/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Meridian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Millennium Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sunshine Mountain Christian School is listed in Kent, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunshine Mountain Christian School
Sunshine Mountain Christian School is a private elementary school in Kent, WA, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunshine Mountain Christian School
What grades does Sunshine Mountain Christian School serve?
Sunshine Mountain Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Sunshine Mountain Christian School?
Sunshine Mountain Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Mountain Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Mountain Christian School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sunshine Mountain Christian School rank in WA?
Sunshine Mountain Christian School ranks #380 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Sunshine Mountain Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunshine Mountain Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunshine Mountain Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sunshine Mountain 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 Sunshine Mountain Christian School a religious school?
Sunshine Mountain Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 3.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (253) 630-6072
- Area population (ZIP 98042)
- 48,594
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 98042; 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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