Saint George's School Photo - Saint George's 120-acre campus is located along the Little Spokane River just north of Spokane, Washington.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Washington

The average private high school acceptance rate in Washington is 86% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Washington is Eastside Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Washington (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #44.
The Northwest School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
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: #10 - 1410. - 14.
St. Christopher Academy
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4141 41st Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 246-9751
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Sunrise Beach School
Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-11
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Rank: #1515.
West Sound Academy
West Sound Academy Photo - Frodel Hall has drama and music studios plus an art gallery.
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 6-12
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Firm Foundation Christian School
Firm Foundation Christian School Photo
(Other Lutheran)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1919 SW 25th Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-8382
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Jefferson Community School
Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
King's Way Christian Schools
King's Way Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kennedy Catholic High School
Kennedy Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: 9-12
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Summit Classical Christian School
Summit Classical Christian School Photo - Summit Lower School Students
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-12
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Rank: #2121.
Chrysalis School
Chrysalis School Photo - Instruction is offered both one-on-one, and in small groups, so the academic setting best suits the individual needs of the students.
Alternative School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: K-12
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Burley Christian School
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 4-12
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Eastside Academics School
Eastside Academics School Photo - We have moved to an online school format during this time
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Evergreen Christian Private School
Evergreen Christian Private School Photo
(Pentecostal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-10
3405 S 336th ST
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Liberty Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-10
3172 Peppers Bridge Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-5082
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Olympic Christian School
Olympic Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-10
43 O'Brien Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-4640
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Providence Christian School NW
Providence Christian School NW Photo - Staff Picture 2021-2022
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Puget Sound Community School
Puget Sound Community School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Pullman Christian School
Pullman Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
345 SW Kimball Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3545
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Spring Street International School
Spring Street International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
505 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4224 E. 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 924-4618
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Upper Columbia Academy - High School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Yellow Wood Academy
Yellow Wood Academy Photo - We are so proud of our YWA graduates!
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
9655 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private high schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in Washington?
The top ranked private high schools in Washington include Eastside Preparatory School, The Overlake School and The Bear Creek School.

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