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Chelan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,107 students in Chelan County, WA (there are 43 public schools, serving 12,645 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Chelan County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,107
  • Average Tuition: $26,322
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Chelan County, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,107
  • Average Tuition: $26,322
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Chelan County, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Chelan County Private Schools (2026-27)

Cascade Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
(5)
The River Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
(2)
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students
Catholic
600 Saint Joseph Pl
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-2644
Map of Childrens Gate Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1425 Cherry St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
Map of Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
Map of The Learning Corner Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
210 E Wapato Ave, # 2224
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-0363
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
312 Palouse St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
(1)
Map of Upper Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Church of the Nazarene
111 Ski Hill Dr
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(626) 426-6357
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Chelan County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mountain View Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7799 Nahahum Canyon Road
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-1499

Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
118,587 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,322
$15,225
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
580 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
53%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
405 Students
37,123 Students
% of Others Students
37%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chelan County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Chelan County, WA include St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee, Cascade Christian Academy, and The River Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chelan County?
8 private schools are located in Chelan County.
How diverse are private schools in Chelan County?
Chelan County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Chelan County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Chelan County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chelan County?
67% of private schools in Chelan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Chelan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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