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Top 20 Best Washington Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 16,724 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington include The Bear Creek School, Charles Wright Academy, and Annie Wright Schools.
The average tuition cost is $29,635, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average tuition cost of $14,234.
23% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(11)
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Grades: NS-12
| 878 students
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
(6)
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Grades: NS-12
| 578 students
Chestnut Hill Academy
Chestnut Hill Academy Photo
(6)
13633 SE 26th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 372-2800
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus
Alternative School
19515 North Creek Pkwy. #208
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
Alternative School
(1)
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Eastside Catholic School
Eastside Catholic School Photo - The Eastside Catholic School campus is situated on 50 acres on Sammamish plateau and surrounded by protected wetlands and forest.
(Catholic)
(7)
232 228th Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 836 students
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Grades: 5-12
| 225 students
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
UPrep
UPrep Photo
(9)
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-2714
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
(Episcopal)
(2)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Grades: NS-12
| 838 students
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Grades: NS-5
| 246 students
The Bush School
The Bush School Photo
(1)
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 322-7978
Grades: K-12
| 735 students
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Grades: 5-12
| 538 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
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
Hamlin Robinson School
Hamlin Robinson School Photo
Special Education School
(3)
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Grades: 1-8
| 403 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 Way Christian Schools
King's Way Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(7)
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Grades: NS-12
| 1,110 students
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Lake Washington Girls Middle School Photo
All-girls
(4)
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Lakeside School
(Amish)
(1)
14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Grades: 1-8
| 142 students
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Grades: 6-12
| 446 students
Open Window School
Open Window School Photo - We challenge, support, and trust students to do real work that matters and has an impact beyond the classroom.
(3)
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
The Overlake School
The Overlake School Photo - A bird's eye view of Overlake's beautiful, lush 75 acre campus.
(2)
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Grades: 5-12
| 554 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
15216 21st Ave S.w.
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 243-5690
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Saint George's School
Saint George's School Photo - Saint George's 120-acre campus is located along the Little Spokane River just north of Spokane, Washington.
(2)
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Grades: K-12
| 311 students
St. Louise School
St. Louise School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
133 156th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 746-4220
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Seattle Academy
Seattle Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Seattle Country Day School
Seattle Country Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2619 4th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 284-6220
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
Soundview School
Soundview School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Grades: NS-8
| 159 students
Spruce Street School
Spruce Street School Photo
(4)
914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
5062 9th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8237
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
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