The average private preschool acceptance rate in Washington is 83% 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%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 50%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Washington (2025)
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: 22%
Grades: PK-8
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
455 W 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 624-8759
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-8
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: NS-5
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Rank: #1515.
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: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-6
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
7900 W Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-4
2930 228th Street S.E.
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 486-3037
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 486-3037
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Discovery Montessori![Discovery Montessori Photo]( "Discovery Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-PK
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
All-Star Academy![All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.]( "All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Buena Vista SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2221 Cedar St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
505 17th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-8688
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-8688
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
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: #35 - 4535. - 45.
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
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What is the Washington average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Washington average private preschools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Washington?
The top ranked private preschools 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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