Eastside Preparatory School Photo

Most Selective Private High Schools in Washington

The average private high school acceptance rate in Washington is 82% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Washington is Eastside Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 62%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Washington (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 5-12
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 73. - 7.
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: #3 - 73. - 7.
Ellensburg Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
407 S Anderston St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-2411
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
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: #3 - 73. - 7.
UPrep
UPrep Photo
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-2714
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 7-12
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Rank: #1414.
The Northwest School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Rank: #1515.
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: NS-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
Alternative School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Liberty Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2200 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Saint George's School
Saint George's School Photo - Saint George's 120-acre campus is located along the Little Spokane River just north of Spokane, Washington.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Seattle Christian Schools
Seattle Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Explorations Academy
Explorations Academy Photo - Here are some of our students feeling triumphant on a multi-day backpacking trip, enjoying the beauty and bounty of our region. Explorations students develop a sense of leadership, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility both in the classroom and on the field.
Alternative School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Hillside Student Community
Hillside Student Community Photo
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Sunrise Beach School
Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-11
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Rank: #2626.
West Sound Academy
West Sound Academy Photo - Frodel Hall has drama and music studios plus an art gallery.
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 6-12
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Jefferson Community School
Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
King's Way Christian Schools
King's Way Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Ventures Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 8-12
4265 137TH AVE NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
13965 Ne 166th St
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 482-3184
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kennedy Catholic High School
Kennedy Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: 9-12
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Summit Classical Christian School
Summit Classical Christian School Photo - Summit Lower School Students
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-12
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Rank: #3333.
Chrysalis School
Chrysalis School Photo - Instruction is offered both one-on-one, and in small groups, so the academic setting best suits the individual needs of the students.
Alternative School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: K-12
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Rank: #34 - 4834. - 48.
Burley Christian School
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Rank: #34 - 4834. - 48.
Columbia Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
11100 Ne 189th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-3161
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private high schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Washington?
The top ranked private high schools in Washington include Eastside Preparatory School, The Overlake School and Bishop Blanchet High School.

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