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Top 10 Best Washington Private Preschools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 24 private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 6,294 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.

The private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Washington include Charles Wright Academy, Annie Wright Schools, and St. Thomas School.

The average tuition cost is $27,781, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $11,271.

13% of private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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.

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.

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.

https://www.etonschool.org Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!

The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences Photo - The Gardner School campus sits on five beautiful acres of land in rural Clark County, easily accessible from I-5 and I-205. The grounds offer children the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in a safe, natural setting

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.

Woodinville Montessori School - Woodinville Campus (Early Childhood only) Photo - Our Montessori Early Childhood classrooms allow the child to learn in a place of beauty, order and rich opportunity. The emphasis on beauty is out of respect for the child's developing aesthetic sense. Attention to orderly preparation of the environment minimizes the frustration that occurs when things aren't ready to use or when an adult needs to help.

Woodinville Montessori School - Bothell Campus Photo - Woodinville Montessori School aims to prepare students for life. It offers college prep academics, personalized learning, low student-to-teacher ratio, community development, leadership, environmental and global awareness, entrepreneurship, service learning, arts, technology, electives, clubs, orienteering and more, in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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Jewish Day School Of Metropolitan Seattle Photo - Students enjoy extensive experiential learning opportunities and field trips including camping experiences in the Cascades. Students also visit local watersheds, learn about the salmon habitat and have overnight trips to local environmental camps.

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