For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,301 students in 98002, WA (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,593 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 98002, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in 98002, WA is Rainier Christian Middle and High School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top-Ranked 98002 Washington Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rainier Christian Middle and High School ![Rainier Christian Middle and High School Photo Rainier Christian Middle and High School Photo]()

(Christian)
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Gr: NS-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1116 Harvey Rd and 922 12th NE
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-7010
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-7010
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
505 17th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-8688
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-8688
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20 49th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 852-5145
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 852-5145
Gr: NS-6 | 163 students
20 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 852-5145
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 852-5145
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1312 2nd Street Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-3541
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-3541
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 98002, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in 98002, WA is Rainier Christian Middle and High School.
How many private schools are located in 98002?
7 private schools are located in 98002.
How diverse are private schools in 98002?
98002 private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98002 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 98002 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
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