Top 20 Best Seattle Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 123 private schools serving 23,274 students in Seattle, WA (there are 193 public schools, serving 87,027 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Seattle, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%).
The best top ranked private schools in Seattle, WA include Dartmoor School, Discovery Montessori School and Spring Academy.
The average tuition cost is $20,226, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,056.
41% of private schools in Seattle, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Seattle Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus
9618 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School Photo - Our playground supports outdoor learning and activity year round.
Montessori School
(1)
2836 34th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 282-3848
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Epiphany School
Epiphany School Photo - Epiphany School is an independent, non-parochial school serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.
(8)
3611 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9011
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Spring Academy
Spring Academy Photo - Spring Academy is a progressive private school providing a forward-thinking alternative to the traditional school environment. We believe that each student is unique and deserves an individualized educational experience that is completely customized and taught in a one-on-one setting.
(30)
9725 3rd Ave NE Ste 125
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 363-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
214 E. Galer Street, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98102
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
(4)
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Assumption-st Bridget School
(Catholic)
6220 32nd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7452
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Grades: NS-5
| 246 students
Bishop Blanchet High School
Bishop Blanchet High School Photo
(Catholic)
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Brightmont Academy - Seattle
Brightmont Academy - Seattle Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.
Special Program Emphasis
115 NE 100th St #200
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 284-2300
Grades: 1-12
| students
The Bush School
The Bush School Photo
(1)
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7733
Grades: K-12
| 671 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-6890
Grades: NS-8
| 230 students
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-2650
Grades: NS-8
| 505 students
Hamlin Robinson School
Hamlin Robinson School Photo
Special Education School
(2)
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Grades: 1-8
| 338 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students
Holy Names Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School Photo - Kindergarteners having fun at recess!
(Catholic)
4142 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Hope Lutheran School
Hope Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Hope Lutheran School where we are faith focused, student centered and inspiring excellence in our students every day. Hope School has been serving preschool through grade 8 students in the heart of West Seattle for over 60 years.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
4456 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Kennedy Catholic High School
Kennedy Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
King's Continuation School
(Christian)
19531 Dayton Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7211
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Lake Washington Girls Middle School Photo
All-girls
(4)
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
13510 1st Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 368-3630
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Lakeside School
(Amish)
(1)
14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 761-3049
Grades: 1-8
| 139 students
Matheia School
Matheia School Photo
(4)
2205 NW 67th Street
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 283-1828
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
The Northwest School
(6)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Grades: 6-12
| 510 students
O'dea High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
802 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-6596
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Our Lady of Fatima School
Our Lady of Fatima School Photo
(Catholic)
3301 W. Dravus Street
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 283-7031
Grades: NS-8
| 286 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School Photo
(Catholic)
3401 Sw Myrtle Street
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 935-0651
Grades: NS-8
| 211 students
Our Lady Of The Lake School
(Catholic)
3520 Ne 89th St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-9980
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
The Polytech
The Polytech Photo - Our commercial-grade driving simulator lets neurodiverse and anxious students practice driving in a variety of weather and traffic conditions from the safety of our office.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
540 NE Northgate Way, Suite D
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 557-4646
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
St. Alphonsus School
St. Alphonsus School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
5816 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 782-4363
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
101 W Lee St
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 282-3538
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
St. Catherine School
(Catholic)
8524 8th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-0581
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
St. Christopher Academy
Special Education School
(1)
4141 41st Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 246-9751
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
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Seattle, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Burien SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14237 Des Moines Way S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-8433
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Emerald City School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
520 Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 209-0950
Grades: 4-8
| 11 students
19303 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 289-7783
Grades: PK-12
| 1,236 students
19303 Fremont Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7214
Grades: 5-12
| 652 students
9202 21st Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 762-3199
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
3613 S Juneau St
Seattle, WA 98118
Grades: NS-8
| 140 students
2000 Ne Perkins Way
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
1122 East John St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 322-4329
Grades: 5-8
| students
18435 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 243-8636
Grades: PK-6
| 43 students
4401 42nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 938-1414
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Seattle, WA include Dartmoor School, Discovery Montessori School and Spring Academy.
How many private schools are located in Seattle, WA?
123 private schools are located in Seattle, WA.
How much do private schools cost in Seattle, WA?
The average tuition cost is $20,226, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,056.
How diverse are private schools in Seattle, WA?
Seattle, WA private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Seattle, WA go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Seattle, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Seattle, WA?
41% of private schools in Seattle, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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