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Top 3 Best Mercer Island Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,053 students in Mercer Island, WA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,057 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Mercer Island, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Mercer Island, WA include Northwest Yeshiva High School, St. Monica Catholic School, and French American School of Puget Sound.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
29% of private schools in Mercer Island, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Mercer Island Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
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
Northwest Yeshiva High School
Northwest Yeshiva High School Photo
(Jewish)
(8)
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
St. Monica Catholic School
St. Monica Catholic School Photo - Unlocking Minds, Inspiring Hearts: Our classical liberal arts education integrates history, literature, philosophy, and theology to cultivate a love for learning.
(Catholic)
(6)
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Grades: NS-12
| 262 students
Creative Learning Center Llc
Montessori School
2760 73rd Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8900
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
Early World Montessori
Montessori School
3027 80th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-2400
Grades: PK-K
| 73 students
Privett Academy
9311 SE 36th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Yellow Wood Academy
Yellow Wood Academy Photo - We are so proud of our YWA graduates!
Special Education School
9655 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
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Mercer Island, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7834 Se 32nd St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mercer Island, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Mercer Island, WA include Northwest Yeshiva High School, St. Monica Catholic School, and French American School of Puget Sound.
How many private schools are located in Mercer Island?
7 private schools are located in Mercer Island.
How diverse are private schools in Mercer Island?
Mercer Island private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Mercer Island go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Mercer Island are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer Island?
29% of private schools in Mercer Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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