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Emerald Heights Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bellevue, WA

3850 156th Ave SE, 3rd Flr, Bellevue, WA 98006

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Bellevue since at least 2011

In Bellevue, Washington, Emerald Heights Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 45 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 7 hours, 163 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
45
Teachers
6.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 25 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
163 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    66’11–1257’13–1433’15–1657’17–1848’19–2054’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K1
    K3
    14
    25
    37
    44
    58
    66
    74
    84

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Asian4%
    Black2%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Emerald Heights Academy

    What grades does Emerald Heights Academy serve?

    Emerald Heights Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Emerald Heights Academy?

    About 45 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Emerald Heights Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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