The average private school acceptance rate in Washington is 82% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Washington is Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant, with an acceptance rate of 9%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 9%
61%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 33%
Most Selective Private Schools in Washington (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant ![Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant Photo - All students use Microsoft Surfaces as their primary digital tool for research and classwork.]( "Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant Photo - All students use Microsoft Surfaces as their primary digital tool for research and classwork.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: PK-5
200 Mill Avenue South Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Our Lady Of The Lake School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
3520 Ne 89th St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-9980
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-9980
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
101 W Lee St
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 282-3538
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 282-3538
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: NS-8
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: 1-8
14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-8
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Bishop Blanchet High School ![Bishop Blanchet High School Photo]( "Bishop Blanchet High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
455 W 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Ellensburg Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
407 S Anderston St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-2411
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-2411
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Mukilteo Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
13318 Beverly Park Road - Edmonds Road
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 743-4667
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 743-4667
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Walla Walla Valley Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
300 Sw Academy Way
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Rank: #2121.
St. George Parish School ![St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.]( "St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: PK-8
5117 13th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 6-8
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cascade Christian Junior High/High School ![Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo]( "Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 7-12
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 9-12
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Rank: #2626.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-5
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-6
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
7900 W Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Rank: #3232.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
The Northwest School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
St. John School ![St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day]( "St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
120 N 79th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: PK-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average private schools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2026.
What are the most selective private schools in Washington?
The top-ranked private schools in Washington include Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant, Our Lady Of The Lake School and St. Anne School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Washington?
The most selective private high school in Washington is Eastside Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 20%. The most selective private elementary school is Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant, with an acceptance rate of 9%.
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