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.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
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
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 Private 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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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
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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
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