Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy in Kirkland, WA serves 34 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 2013, the school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with a total of 6 teachers on staff.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for AP course availability.
Annual tuition is $27,773, which is below the average private elementary school tuition of $30,324 in the Kirkland area.
The student body includes 14% students of color, reflecting some diversity in this suburban private school environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,773
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,773
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy cost?
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $27,773 for private students.
What is Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy located?
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy is located in the Moss Bay neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy is Eastside Preparatory School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family Parish School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Tuition listed
Kirkland Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
5311 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5664
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5664
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5320 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7554
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7554
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10406 Ne 37th Cir
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-1111
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-1111
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 538 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18943 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ventures Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4265 137TH AVE NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
2.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overlake Specialty School
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
2.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Tuition listed
Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5320 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7554
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7554
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 538 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11440 Ne 116th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Tuition listed
Kirkland Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
5311 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5664
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5664
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10406 Ne 37th Cir
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-1111
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-1111
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
10723 Ne 38th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 822-6001
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 822-6001
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Yarrow Bay KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
10733 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 893-8888
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 893-8888
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10400 Ne 68th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11133 Ne 65th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1312 6th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2590
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2590
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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