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The Island School

Independent school · Grades K–5

Bainbridge Island, WA

8553 NE Day Rd E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Overall grade: B+

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Bainbridge Island since at least 2011

The Island School is an independent private school in Bainbridge Island, Washington, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 89 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 157 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
89
Teachers
8.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
157 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 60% of independent elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 70 independent elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    108’11–1281’13–1490’15–1683’17–1882’19–2084’21–2289’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K14
    118
    216
    313
    418
    510

    Student body

    White79%
    Two or more races10%
    Asian7%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black1%

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    What grades does The Island School serve?

    The Island School serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend The Island School?

    About 89 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

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