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
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
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: #3 - 73. - 7.
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: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-2714
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
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 9-12
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
7900 W Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
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
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
Rank: #1515.
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
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lighthouse Christian Academy![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
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
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
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
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
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.]( "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
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Rank: #2626.
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 6-12
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Jefferson Community School![Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017]( "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
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
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
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
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 482-3184
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kennedy Catholic High School![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: 9-12
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: PK-12
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Rank: #3333.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: K-12
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Rank: #34 - 4834. - 48.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
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
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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