The average private preschool in Washington was founded around 1979 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Washington is Annie Wright Schools, founded in 1884.
Year Founded Range: 1884
1951
Avg. Year Founded: 1923
Oldest Private Preschools in Washington (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: NS-12
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: NS-8
1112 North G Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Rank: #33.
Parkland Lutheran Church & School![Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo]( "Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: PK-8
120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-8
5816 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 782-4363
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 782-4363
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ebenezer Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
9390 Guide Meridian Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
504 S 30th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-7012
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-7012
Rank: #1111.
Colville Valley Junior Academy![Colville Valley Junior Academy Photo - We do alot of listening and learning here.]( "Colville Valley Junior Academy Photo - We do alot of listening and learning here.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-8
139 E Cedar Loop
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-6830
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-6830
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Holy Rosary School![Holy Rosary School Photo - Kindergarteners having fun at recess!]( "Holy Rosary School Photo - Kindergarteners having fun at recess!")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
4142 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
455 W 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Rank: #1515.
Buena Vista Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-10
2102 S. Scheuber Rd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3213
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3213
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-8
1215 Ethel St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
St. John School![St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day]( "St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
120 N 79th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
123 Sw 6th St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0961
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0961
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1925
Grades: PK-8
3306 S 58th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-6424
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-6424
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: PK-8
2221 Cedar St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: NS-8
518 N H Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-1230
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-1230
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: NS-8
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
St. Anthony Elementary School![St. Anthony Elementary School Photo]( "St. Anthony Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
336 Shattuck Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-0059
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-0059
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
St. Therese Catholic Academy![St. Therese Catholic Academy Photo]( "St. Therese Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: NS-8
900 35th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-0460
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-0460
Rank: #2626.
Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: PK-8
2315 N. Cedar
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 327-9369
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 327-9369
Rank: #2727.
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: NS-8
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-6890
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-6890
Rank: #2828.
St. Catherine School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-8
8524 8th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-0581
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-0581
Rank: #2929.
Seattle Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
1617 Interlaken Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-5750
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-5750
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Immaculate Conception Regional School![Immaculate Conception Regional School Photo]( "Immaculate Conception Regional School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1321 E Division Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-3912
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-3912
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: NS-12
5104 E Bernhill Road
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 238-4005
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 238-4005
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-12
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
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: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-8
5001 Ne 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: PK-8
36605 Pacific Highway S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 874-0563
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 874-0563
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average private preschools founding year?
The Washington average private preschools founding year is 1979 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Washington?
The top ranked private preschools in Washington include Annie Wright Schools, Saint Patrick Catholic School and Parkland Lutheran Church & School.
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