Walla Walla Valley Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 138 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,400
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Walla Walla Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
National Council for Private School Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Walla Walla Valley Academy
9	39
10	44
11	27
12	28

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1886

Colors

White, Black, Grey, Maroon

Campus Size

12 acres

Student Body

Total Students

138 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

AP EnglishAP Literature

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms—Business Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,400

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Tuition Notes

Student work program and Student financial Aid are available.

% on Financial Aid

29%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$800

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Scott Rae

Admissions Associate

Karalee Canfield

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Asociated Student BodyEurope Trip

Mission TripsNHS - National Honor Society

Religous ActivitiesWashington D.C. Trip

School Notes

Our college prepatory curriculum focuses on Empowering Students for Christ through piritual awakening, academic distinction, teamwork and collaboration, community connection and service, and building a culture of gratitude.
Students develop good writing, effective speaking, sensitive listening skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life.These are the basic building blocks in establishing productive working relationships with others.
Our teachers are dedicated to finding new methods and activities to ensure that each student has the opportunity to develop these skills.
Students have opportunities to take dual credit and advanced placement courses.

School Mascot: Knight

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Walla Walla Valley Academy cost?

Walla Walla Valley Academy's tuition is approximately $13,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Walla Walla Valley Academy?

The acceptance rate of Walla Walla Valley Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Walla Walla Valley Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Walla Walla Valley Academy offer?

Walla Walla Valley Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Walla Walla Valley Academy's ranking?

Walla Walla Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Walla Walla Valley Academy?

The application deadline for Walla Walla Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,588 for elementary schools and $17,619 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).