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Most Selective Private Schools in Washington

The average private school acceptance rate in Washington is 81% per year (2025).
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% 50% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 31%

Most Selective Private Schools in Washington (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: PK-5
200 Mill Avenue South Suite 110
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
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
101 W Lee St
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 282-3538
Rank: #44.
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: NS-8
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Rank: #55.
Lakeside School
(Amish)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: 1-8
14050 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(260) 593-3209
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #77.
French American School of Puget Sound
French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-8
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Rank: #88.
The Overlake School
The Overlake School Photo - A bird's eye view of Overlake's beautiful, lush 75 acre campus.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Bishop Blanchet High School
Bishop Blanchet High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Cataldo Catholic School at St. Augustine's
Cataldo Catholic School at St. Augustine's Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
455 W 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Ellensburg Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
407 S Anderston St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-2411
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Hamlin Robinson School
Hamlin Robinson School Photo
Special Education School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Mukilteo Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
13318 Beverly Park Road - Edmonds Road
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 743-4667
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Open Window School
Open Window School Photo - We challenge, support, and trust students to do real work that matters and has an impact beyond the classroom.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Seattle Academy
Seattle Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
UPrep
UPrep Photo
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-2714
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Walla Walla Valley Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
300 Sw Academy Way
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
Rank: #1919.
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Rank: #2222.
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.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: PK-8
5117 13th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
Rank: #2323.
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Lake Washington Girls Middle School Photo
All-girls
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 6-8
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Rank: #2424.
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 7-12
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Holy Names Academy
Holy Names Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 9-12
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Rank: #2727.
Nova Middle School
Nova Middle School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 6-8
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
French Immersion School Of Washington
French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - A Preschool Teacher and her student are playing with a toy in class.
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: NS-8
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
The Island School
The Island School Photo - Art students draw the cherry tree at our school entrance.
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-5
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences Photo - The Gardner School campus sits on five beautiful acres of land in rural Clark County, easily accessible from I-5 and I-205. The grounds offer children the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in a safe, natural setting
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-6
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
The Kineo School
The Kineo School Photo - THIS IS LEARNING SET IN MOTION
Special Education School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Kingspoint Christian School
Kingspoint Christian School Photo - Kingspoint Ground Breaking Pic 2
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
7900 W Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
The River Academy
The River Academy Photo - The River Academy exists to partner with parents in educating their children to become the next generation of Christian leaders equipped to shape culture through faithful, wise and joyful Christian living.
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Spruce Street School
Spruce Street School Photo
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average private schools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Washington?
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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