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.

Top 10 Best Pierce County Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 private high schools serving 6,427 students in Pierce County, WA.
The top ranked private high schools in Pierce County, WA include Charles Wright Academy, Annie Wright Schools, and Cascade Christian Junior High/High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private high schools in Pierce County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Pierce County Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
Bellarmine Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(2)
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Grades: 7-12
| 454 students
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Grades: 7-12
| 672 students
Chief Leschi Schools
Special Program Emphasis
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 782 students
Concordia Christian Academy
Concordia Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Concordia Christian Academy! We invite you to discover the opportunities that are part of the Concordia experience. Our school deeply values the unique gifts that God gives each of us, and we ensure that our students discover and develop their giftedness by offering a full range of customized academics, sports and fine arts programs, and service activities.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
202 E 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-9513
Grades: K-12
| 217 students
Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Grades: NS-12
| 740 students
Sound Christian Academy
Sound Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
2310 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7226
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
Tacoma Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Grades: PK-10
| 330 students
Bethel Baptist Christian School
Bethel Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
524 176th St. E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 537-1749
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Covenant High School
Covenant High School Photo
(7)
620 South Shirley Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Evergreen Lutheran High School Photo - Evergreen Lutheran HS is located on 33 acres on the corner of 72nd and Waller Rd E in Tacoma, WA.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
7306 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 946-4488
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
Grades: PK-10
| 42 students
Harbor Christian Schools
(Christian)
6509 38th Avenue Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
Grades: 5-11
| 13 students
Harbor Montessori
Montessori School
5414 Comte Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-5722
Grades: PK-9
| 175 students
Lakewood Lutheran School
(1)
10202 112th Street Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 584-6024
Grades: PK-10
| 81 students
Nw School Of Innovative Learning
Special Education School
1321 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-8111
Grades: 4-11
| 15 students
St. Mary's Academy
(Catholic)
757 138th St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(509) 496-1143
Grades: K-9
| 37 students
Salvation Christian Academy
(Baptist)
10622 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 952-7163
Grades: PK-10
| 206 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pierce County, Washington

Pierce County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tacoma Adventist (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1125 S 34th St, Box 8190
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 472-3204
Grades: K-8
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pierce County, WA?
The top ranked private high schools in Pierce County, WA include Charles Wright Academy, Annie Wright Schools, and Cascade Christian Junior High/High School.
How many private high schools are located in Pierce County?
20 private high schools are located in Pierce County.
How diverse are private high schools in Pierce County?
Pierce County private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pierce County?
75% of private high schools in Pierce County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?

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