The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Washington is 80% per year (2025-26).
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: 35%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Washington (2025-26)
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 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
455 W 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
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 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
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 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 6-8
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 6-8
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: NS-8
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-6
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
7900 W Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-5
914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 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: #32 - 3432. - 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: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: NS-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 elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Washington?
The top ranked private elementary 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.
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