Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Washington

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Washington is 84% 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 Elementary Schools in Washington (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: PK-5
200 Mill Avenue South Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Rank: #22.
Lakeside School
(Amish)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: 1-8
14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #44.
The Overlake School
The Overlake School Photo - A bird's eye view of Overlake's beautiful, lush 75 acre campus.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #55.
Open Window School
Open Window School Photo - We challenge, support, and trust students to do real work that matters and has an impact beyond the classroom.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Rank: #66.
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Rank: #99.
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Lake Washington Girls Middle School Photo
All-girls
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 6-8
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Rank: #1010.
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #1111.
The Island School
The Island School Photo - Art students draw the cherry tree at our school entrance.
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-5
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
The Kineo School
The Kineo School Photo - THIS IS LEARNING SET IN MOTION
Alternative School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
7525 132nd Ave NE
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
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Spruce Street School
Spruce Street School Photo
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Rank: #1515.
Chestnut Hill Academy
Chestnut Hill Academy Photo
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: K-5
13633 SE 26th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 372-2800
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
The Northwest School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. John School
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
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Westside School
Westside School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Rank: #1919.
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: NS-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Rank: #2020.
Soundview School
Soundview School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Rank: #2121.
Kapka Cooperative School
Kapka Cooperative School Photo - Kindergarten lessons involve small group learning between lots of outdoor time to play and learn SEL skills
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: K-5
510 N 49th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 522-0350
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
Alternative School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Whole Earth Montessori
Whole Earth Montessori Photo - Whole Earth Montessori Lower and Upper Elementary Building
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-4
2930 228th Street S.E.
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 486-3037
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Bellevue Christian School
Bellevue Christian School Photo - Students learning Chemistry from Dr. Alsbury
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Saint George's School
Saint George's School Photo - Saint George's 120-acre campus is located along the Little Spokane River just north of Spokane, Washington.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Seattle Christian Schools
Seattle Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 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.
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Buena Vista Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Everett Christian School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2221 Cedar St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Explorations Academy
Explorations Academy Photo - Here are some of our students feeling triumphant on a multi-day backpacking trip, enjoying the beauty and bounty of our region. Explorations students develop a sense of leadership, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility both in the classroom and on the field.
Alternative School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Hillside Student Community
Hillside Student Community Photo
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia Waldorf School Photo - A rainbow rises over the historic main schoolhouse, which has been home to Olympia Waldorf School for over 35 years. The campus also includes a separate Middle School building for grades 6-8, and a residential kinderhaus at the far north side of the property.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Silverwood School
Silverwood School Photo - Welcome to Silverwood School!
Montessori School
(22)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
14000 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
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