Global Idea School in Kirkland, WA, serves 35 students from kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 4 teachers on staff, supporting small class sizes.
Founded with an emphasis on diversity, 75% of students at this Kirkland private elementary school represent students of color.
Tuition information is reflective of the Kirkland area, where the average private elementary school tuition is $30,324.
Global Idea School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Global Idea School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Global Idea School?
The application deadline for Global Idea School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Global Idea School is Providence Classical Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is La Petite Academy - Kirkland (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Countryside Montessori (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Countryside Montessori
Montessori School
13630 100th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-2211
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-2211
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Tuition listed
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
12345 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-2781
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-2781
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Tuition listed
11440 Ne 116th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
18943 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
18943 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
316 Fourth Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
16300 112th Ave Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 488-9778
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 488-9778
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,591 students
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
3.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11440 Ne 116th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
18943 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
14520 100th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 409-9435
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 409-9435
1.7 miles
Gr: K-7 Tuition listed
12931 Ne 126th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 889-4444
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 889-4444
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
14216 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 449-9570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 449-9570
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Countryside Montessori
Montessori School
13630 100th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-2211
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-2211
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Tuition listed
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
12345 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-2781
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-2781
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Tuition listed
18943 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Child's Journey School
Daycare / Preschool
11711 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-6332
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-6332
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
14230 Juanita-Woodinville Way NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-9712
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-9712
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Juanita High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11212 Ne 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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