Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031

UCA Elementary School is a private Seventh-day Adventist co-educational institution.

It is a small two-room school with multi-grade classrooms. Our mission is to provide excellent Christ-centered education in academics, character, and training for healthy relationships with Jesus and others.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 17 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1920

School Calendar

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,000

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Unity through God’s love, Character through service, Academic excellence through critical thinking.

UCA Elementary School is a private Seventh-day Adventist co-educational institution.
It is a small two-room school with multi-grade classrooms.
Our mission is to provide excellent Christ-centered education in academics, character, and training for healthy relationships with Jesus and others.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School cost?

Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School's tuition is approximately $13,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

What is Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School's ranking?

Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School?

The application deadline for Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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