Gig Harbor Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Gig Harbor, WA
6820 32nd St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Gig Harbor
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Washington
- Serving families in Gig Harbor since at least 2011
Gig Harbor Academy is an independent private school in Gig Harbor, Washington, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 77 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Washington. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 77
- Teachers
- 22.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 33 girls, 44 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Washington (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 50% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about Gig Harbor Academy
What grades does Gig Harbor Academy serve?
Gig Harbor Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Gig Harbor Academy?
About 77 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gig Harbor Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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