The average private high school acceptance rate in Washington is 86% per year (2025).
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 (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #44.
The Northwest School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Sunrise Beach School![Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.]( "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
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 6-12
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1919 SW 25th Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-8382
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-8382
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Jefferson Community School![Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017]( "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
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kennedy Catholic High School![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: 9-12
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-12
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: K-12
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 4-12
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-10
3405 S 336th ST
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
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
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
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Olympic Christian School![Olympic Christian School Photo]( "Olympic Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-10
43 O'Brien Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-4640
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-4640
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Providence Christian School NW![Providence Christian School NW Photo - Staff Picture 2021-2022]( "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
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Pullman Christian School![Pullman Christian School Photo]( "Pullman Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
345 SW Kimball Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3545
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3545
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
505 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4224 E. 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 924-4618
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
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!]( "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
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 2025.
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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