For the 2025 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon private schools serving 6,940 students in Washington.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Washington include The Bear Creek School, Holy Names Academy, and Bishop Blanchet High School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Washington Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
878 students
Year: n/a
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 322-2301
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 322-2301
1,131 students
Year: 2019
4701 NW Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 696-2301
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 696-2301
283 students
Year: 2000, 2001
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(Catholic)
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
855 students
Year: n/a
10818 NE 117th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
345 students
Year: n/a
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
575 students
Year: n/a
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
329 students
Year: n/a
Renton Christian School
(Assembly of God)
15717 152nd Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
789 students
Year: n/a
1310 Madison Avenue N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
92 students
Year: 2015, 2016, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Washington include The Bear Creek School, Holy Names Academy, and Bishop Blanchet High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Washington?
12 blue ribbon private schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 30%.
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