Very Good
#71 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 18% of private schools
Villa Academy
Elementary School
5001 NE 50TH ST, Seattle, WA 98105
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#71 of 381
In Seattle
#21 of 68
public schools
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Villa Academy
Elementary School in Seattle · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Villa Academy
Villa Academy is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA. Villa Academy serves approximately 308 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Villa Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Villa 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
BetaHow Villa Academy compares to 104 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Villa Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Laurelhurst Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Sand Point Elementary | 8.7 |
| Bryant Elementary School | 8.8 |
| View Ridge Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Stephen Decatur Elementary School | 9.5 |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Eckstein Middle School | 8.0 |
| McGilvra Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Montlake Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Wedgwood Elementary School | 8.5 |
| John Stanford International School | 9.3 |
| McDonald International School | 9.6 |
| Green Lake Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Stevens Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Tops K-8 School | 9.2 |
| Sacajawea Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Hamilton International Middle School | 8.3 |
| John Rogers Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Edmonds S. Meany Middle School | 4.0 |
| Olympic View Elementary School | 7.7 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5001 NE 50TH ST, Seattle, WA 98105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Villa Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stephen Decatur Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Montlake Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, View Ridge Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Laurelhurst Elementary School Seattle | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Sand Point Elementary Seattle | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| View Ridge Elementary School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Bryant Elementary School Seattle | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Seattle | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Stephen Decatur Elementary School Seattle | 1.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School Seattle | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| SEATTLE WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL Seattle | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Eckstein Middle School Seattle | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| McGilvra Elementary School Seattle | 2.1 mi | 8.9 |
| UNIVERSITY PREP Seattle | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Wedgwood Elementary School Seattle | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Montlake Elementary School Seattle | 2.1 mi | 9.2 |
| ACADEMY FOR PRECISION LEARNING Seattle | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Seattle | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Roosevelt High School Seattle | 2.1 mi | 7.9 |
| THE BUSH SCHOOL Seattle | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL Seattle | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| John Rogers Elementary School Seattle | 3.0 mi | 8.4 |
| SEATTLE WALDORF SCHOOL Seattle | 2.9 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,691
Median Home Value
$1,261,100
Median Rent
$1,803/mo
Population
49,229
College Educated
77.2%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Median Age
24.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Spokane, WA | 7.4 |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School Washougal, WA | 7.4 |
| Fairmount Park Elementary School Seattle, WA | 7.4 |
| Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Tukwila, WA | 7.4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Seattle, WA | 7.4 |
| Riverside Elementary Chattaroy, WA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Villa Academy
What grades does Villa Academy serve?
Villa Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Villa Academy?
Villa Academy has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Academy 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 Villa Academy rank in WA?
Villa Academy ranks #71 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Villa Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Villa Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Villa Academy a private school?
Yes, Villa Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Villa Academy a religious school?
Villa Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 524-8885
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