West Chestnut Academy
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Yakima, WA
7105 Alpine Way, Yakima, WA 98908
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Yakima
- Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Washington
- Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Yakima since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Yakima, Washington, West Chestnut Academy is a Methodist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 88 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Washington. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 88
- Teachers
- 9.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 48 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Washington (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Christian schools in Washington.
- Compared with 81 Christian schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
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 West Chestnut Academy
What grades does West Chestnut Academy serve?
West Chestnut Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend West Chestnut Academy?
About 88 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at West Chestnut Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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