Top 3 Best Mercer Island Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,155 students in Mercer Island, WA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,065 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Mercer Island, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Mercer Island, WA include French American School Of Puget Sound, Northwest Yeshiva High School and St. Monica Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in Mercer Island, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Mercer Island Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
French American School Of Puget Sound
French American School Of Puget Sound Photo - The FASPS building from the playgrounds on Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Northwest Yeshiva High School
Northwest Yeshiva High School Photo
(Jewish)
(8)
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
St. Monica Catholic School
St. Monica Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Grades: NS-12
| 264 students
Creative Learning Center Llc
Montessori School
2760 73rd Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8900
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
Early World Montessori
Montessori School
3027 80th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-2400
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Privett Academy
9311 SE 36th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Grades: 8-12
| 111 students
Yellow Wood Academy
Yellow Wood Academy Photo - We are so proud of our YWA graduates!
9655 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7834 Se 32nd St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mercer Island, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Mercer Island, WA include French American School Of Puget Sound, Northwest Yeshiva High School and St. Monica Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Mercer Island, WA?
7 private schools are located in Mercer Island, WA.
How diverse are private schools in Mercer Island, WA?
Mercer Island, WA private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Mercer Island, WA go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Mercer Island, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer Island, WA?
29% of private schools in Mercer Island, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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