North Seattle French School Photo - Our preschool teachers place a strong focus on play, songs and artistic activities, fostering development of gross and fine motor skills along with language.

Top 20 Best King County Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 221 private preschools serving 37,284 students in King County, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in King County, WA include The Bear Creek School, St. Thomas School, and Bertschi School.
The average tuition cost is $15,472, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $11,164.
36% of private preschools in King County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked King County Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(10)
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Grades: NS-12
| 878 students
Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School Photo - Our playground supports outdoor learning and activity year round.
Montessori School
(1)
2836 34th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 282-3848
Grades: NS-K
| 40 students
Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School Photo - Offering Academic Excellence with a Commitment to Christ at our award-winning school in Bellevue, for preschool through 8th grade students.
(Christian)
(11)
14615 SE 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5570
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Grades: NS-12
| 581 students
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Emerald Heights Academy
Emerald Heights Academy Photo - All School Picture
(Catholic)
(5)
5130 164th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-1671
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Hillside Academy
Hillside Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
26423 NE Allen Street
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-8608
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
Alternative School
(4)
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
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
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Arbor Schools
Montessori School
(3)
1107 228th Avenue Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Assumption-st Bridget School
(Catholic)
6220 32nd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7452
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Bellevue Christian School
Bellevue Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,037 students
Bellevue Montessori School
Bellevue Montessori School Photo - Community building takes place in the classroom.
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Grades: NS-5
| 246 students
Buena Vista Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Cedar Park Christian Schools
(Assembly of God)
16300 112th Ave Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 488-9778
Grades: PK-12
| 1,591 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-6890
Grades: NS-8
| 230 students
Epiphany School
Epiphany School Photo - Epiphany School is an independent, non-parochial school serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.
(8)
3611 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9011
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Grades: NS-8
| 508 students
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(8)
9041 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
Grades: NS
| 80 students
French American School of Puget Sound
French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Jeff Renner with King 5 News visited our first and second graders. He taught them about the weather and included many student interactive experiments.
(Christian)
(5)
19527 104th Ave. NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 485-2585
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Highland Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(16)
15022 NE Bel-Red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 276-8219
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students
Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School Photo - Kindergarteners having fun at recess!
(Catholic)
4142 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Hope Lutheran School
Hope Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Hope Lutheran School where we are faith focused, student centered and inspiring excellence in our students every day. Hope School has been serving preschool through grade 8 students in the heart of West Seattle for over 60 years.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
4456 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
https://www.etonschool.org
https://www.etonschool.org Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!
Montessori School
(3)
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Grades: NS-8
| 329 students
King's School
(Christian)
19303 Fremont Ave N Ms 40
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,185 students
King's Schools
King's Schools Photo - Junior High Armor Adventure.
(Christian)
19303 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 289-7783
Grades: PK-12
| 1,236 students
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Living Montessori Academy
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Grades: NS-5
| 169 students
Montessori Academy At Spring Valley
Montessori Academy At Spring Valley Photo - Come visit our beautiful, wooded 14-acre campus.
Montessori School
(1)
36605 Pacific Highway S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 874-0563
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
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King County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7834 Se 32nd St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
23855 SE 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 276-5649
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Brightmont Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Program Emphasis
13300 NE 175th Street, #1
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 219-4993
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Burien SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14237 Des Moines Way S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-8433
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Eastridge Christian School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24205 Se Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 270-6329
Grades: PK-K
| 159 students
Emerald City School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
520 Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 209-0950
Grades: 4-8
| 11 students
13303 Se 288th Street
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 631-3796
Grades: NS
| 131 students
19303 Fremont Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7214
Grades: 5-12
| 652 students
2001 15th Ave Ne
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 394-1000
Grades: PK-K
| 86 students
9202 21st Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 762-3199
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
3613 S Juneau St
Seattle, WA 98118
Grades: NS-8
| 140 students
2000 Ne Perkins Way
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
14550 Westminster Way N
Seattle, WA 98133
(425) 672-6805
Grades: 3-12
| 25 students
1122 East John St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 322-4329
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
18435 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 243-8636
Grades: PK-6
| 43 students
Seattle Lutheran High School (Closed 2024)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4100 SW Genesee Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Seattle Urban Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School (Christian)
10056 Renton Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 723-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Po Box 939
Fall City, WA 98024
(425) 222-5194
Grades: PK-7
| 20 students
4401 42nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 938-1414
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in King County, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in King County, WA include The Bear Creek School, St. Thomas School, and Bertschi School.
How many private preschools are located in King County?
221 private preschools are located in King County.
How much do private preschools cost in King County?
The average tuition cost is $15,472, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $11,164.
How diverse are private preschools in King County?
King County private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in King County?
36% of private preschools in King County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in King County are often viewed compared to one another?

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