St. Thomas School Photo

Top 10 Best Washington Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 8,767 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked private preschools 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 $27,917, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $11,219.
31% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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
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
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
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
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
St. Louise School
St. Louise School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
133 156th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 746-4220
Grades: PK-8
| 335 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
5062 9th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8237
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Villa Academy
Villa Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
5001 Ne 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Westside School
Westside School Photo
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Grades: NS-8
| 385 students
Bright Water Waldorf School
Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Beginning in the early childhood classes, circle time and group songs connect the children with rhythm, melody, and pitch. Students rise into the early grades with flute and lyre playing. Formal subject classes for music instruction start in the fourth grade with Strings. In middle school students venture into more complex arrangements and play together in ensembles.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Grades: NS-8
| 119 students
Brooklake Christian School
Brooklake Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
629 S 356th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 517-8247
Grades: NS-5
| 109 students
Cedar River Montessori School
Cedar River Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
15828 SE Jones Road
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 271-9614
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
French Immersion School Of Washington
French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - A Preschool Teacher and her student are playing with a toy in class.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Grades: NS-8
| 223 students
Giddens School
Giddens School Photo - As students graduate and go to middle school, it is our responsibility to set them on a path in which they can use technology as a resource to enhance their learning opportunities. As we continue to strive for excellence, Giddens is committed to graduating students who are digital citizens. Digital citizens are capable of engaging responsibly in technology, leverage
(10)
2120 21st Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 324-4847
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Harrah Community Christian School
(Christian)
50 Dane Ave
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2418
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
The Meridian School
(1)
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7154
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rose Hill KinderCare
Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
15202 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
Grades: NS-PK
| 115 students
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
(2)
501 N Walnut Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 926-7987
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Summersun Montessori
Montessori School
1804 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-3510
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
The Valley School
The Valley School Photo
(2)
318 30th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-4475
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students

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