The average private school acceptance rate in Washington is 86% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Washington is Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant, with an acceptance rate of 9%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 9%
80%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 56%
Most Selective Private Schools in Washington (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant![Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant Photo - All students use Microsoft Surfaces as their primary digital tool for research and classwork.]( "Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant Photo - All students use Microsoft Surfaces as their primary digital tool for research and classwork.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: PK-5
200 Mill Avenue South Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: 1-8
14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 6-8
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-5
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: K-5
13633 SE 26th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 372-2800
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 372-2800
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. John School![St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day]( "St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
120 N 79th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: NS-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Lighthouse Christian Academy![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-4
2930 228th Street S.E.
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 486-3037
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 486-3037
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Discovery Montessori![Discovery Montessori Photo]( "Discovery Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-PK
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
All-Star Academy![All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.]( "All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Buena Vista Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2221 Cedar St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4141 41st Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 246-9751
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 246-9751
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
14000 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average private schools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Washington?
The top ranked private schools in Washington include Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant, Lakeside School and Eastside Preparatory School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Washington?
The most selective private high school in Washington is Eastside Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 20%. The most selective private elementary school is Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant, with an acceptance rate of 9%.
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