The average private high school in Washington was founded around 1977 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Washington is Holy Names Academy, founded in 1880.
Year Founded Range: 1880
1973
Avg. Year Founded: 1937
Oldest Private High Schools in Washington (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: 9-12
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: NS-12
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla Valley Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: 9-12
300 Sw Academy Way
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
Rank: #44.
Rogers Adventist School![Rogers Adventist School Photo - Rogers Adventist School]( "Rogers Adventist School Photo - Rogers Adventist School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: K-12
200 SW Academy Way
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 529-1850
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 529-1850
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: K-12
202 E 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-9513
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-9513
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Columbia Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 9-12
11100 Ne 189th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-3161
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-3161
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Yakima Adventist Christian School![Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo]( "Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-10
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: 5-12
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Rank: #1010.
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: 9-12
5000 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 939-5000
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 939-5000
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-10
2102 S. Scheuber Rd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3213
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3213
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: 9-12
802 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 923-7551
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 923-7551
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: K-12
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7736
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7736
Rank: #1515.
Upper Columbia Academy - High School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: 9-12
3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3600
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: NS-12
5104 E Bernhill Road
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 238-4005
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 238-4005
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-12
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
King's Schools![King's Schools Photo - Junior High Armor Adventure.]( "King's Schools Photo - Junior High Armor Adventure.")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-12
19303 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 289-7783
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 289-7783
Rank: #2020.
Mount Vernon Christian School![Mount Vernon Christian School Photo]( "Mount Vernon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: PK-12
820 W Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-9157
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-9157
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
2400 NE 147th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 364-7777
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 364-7777
Rank: #2222.
Bishop Blanchet High School![Bishop Blanchet High School Photo]( "Bishop Blanchet High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 9-12
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Rainier Christian Middle and High School![Rainier Christian Middle and High School Photo]( "Rainier Christian Middle and High School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: NS-12
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1957
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-12
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sound Christian Academy![Sound Christian Academy Photo]( "Sound Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: PK-12
2310 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7226
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7226
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: K-10
4115 W Henry St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-8092
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-8092
Rank: #2929.
Kennedy Catholic High School![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 9-12
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #3131.
St. Michael's Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: K-12
8500 N St Michaels Rd
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-0986
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-0986
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-12
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: K-11
1086 Highway 395 N
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6632
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6632
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-12
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average private high schools founding year?
The Washington average private high schools founding year is 1977 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Washington?
The top ranked private high schools in Washington include Holy Names Academy, Annie Wright Schools and Walla Walla Valley Academy.
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