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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
6%
State avg.: 31%
Students 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
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Unity through God鈥檚 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
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School is Upper Columbia Academy - High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southside Christian School (15.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center (14.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Upper Columbia Academy - High School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4320 S Conklin St
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 747-6806
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 747-6806
14.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
401 E 30th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-8139
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-8139
15 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Hill KinderCare ![South Hill KinderCare Photo - South Hill KinderCare]( "South Hill KinderCare Photo - South Hill KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
East 3201 26th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-2319
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-2319
15.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3606 S Schafer Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 926-6363
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 926-6363
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Upper Columbia Academy - High School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Oaks Classical Christian Academy ![The Oaks Classical Christian Academy Photo]( "The Oaks Classical Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
11711 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 536-5955
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 536-5955
16.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Enlightium Prep ![Enlightium Prep Photo]( "Enlightium Prep Photo")
(Christian)
4224 E. Fourth Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 924-4618
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 924-4618
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10212 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-9131
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-9131
17 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
17.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
401 E 30th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-8139
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-8139
15 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
3510 E 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-1098
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-1098
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School Spokane
(Catholic)
3510 E 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 624-5712
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 624-5712
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Tuition listed
455 W 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
15.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Oaks Classical Christian Academy ![The Oaks Classical Christian Academy Photo]( "The Oaks Classical Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
11711 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 536-5955
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 536-5955
16.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4320 S Conklin St
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 747-6806
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 747-6806
14.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
401 E 30th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-8139
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-8139
15 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Hill KinderCare ![South Hill KinderCare Photo - South Hill KinderCare]( "South Hill KinderCare Photo - South Hill KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
East 3201 26th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-2319
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-2319
15.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3606 S Schafer Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 926-6363
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 926-6363
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
3510 E 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-1098
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-1098
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29818 S North Pine Creek Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3211
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3211
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6404 E Spangle-waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3229
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3229
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14917 S Jackson Road
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-4791
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-4791
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14917 S Jackson Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-7300
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-7300
10.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
S 14626 Jackson
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3721
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3721
10.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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