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Most Selective Private Preschools in Washington

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Washington is 88% 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% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 72%

Most Selective Private Preschools 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.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Westside School
Westside School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Discovery Montessori
Discovery Montessori Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-PK
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Buena Vista Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Everett Christian School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2221 Cedar St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
3401 Sw Myrtle Street
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 935-0651
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
The Valley School
The Valley School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
318 30th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-4475
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bright Water Waldorf School
Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Beginning in the early childhood classes, circle time and group songs connect the children with rhythm, melody, and pitch. Students rise into the early grades with flute and lyre playing. Formal subject classes for music instruction start in the fourth grade with Strings. In middle school students venture into more complex arrangements and play together in ensembles.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: NS-8
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
8065 Chico Way Nw
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 692-8799
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School Photo - Our playground supports outdoor learning and activity year round.
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-K
2836 34th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 282-3848
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Evergreen Christian School
Evergreen Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1010 Black Lake Blvd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-5590
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Gig Harbor Academy
Gig Harbor Academy Photo
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-5
6820 32nd St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo - "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." -- Psalm 127:1
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5412 67th Ave W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 564-6276
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Hosanna Christian School
Hosanna Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3114 45th Street Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Liberty Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-10
3172 Peppers Bridge Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-5082
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House Photo - Our Elementary students on our climbing boulder.
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
5003 218th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-7805
Rank: #26 - 4526. - 45.
Northshore Christian Academy
Northshore Christian Academy Photo - Centrally located near the Boeing Everett Campus. NCA offers over 25 years of experience in teaching. Offering Early Learning Center and K-8 education.
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 322-2301
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