Best Self–lincoln Elementary School in Toppenish, WA, serves 439 students in grades K–5 within a nonsectarian, urban community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with 18 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Best Self–lincoln Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for diversity, with 96.36% of students representing students of color.
As a co–educational elementary school, it provides education in a large town setting without religious affiliation.
The school's sizeable student body is notable among private elementary schools in the region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Best Self-lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
439 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Self-lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Best Self-lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Best Self-lincoln Elementary School?
The application deadline for Best Self-lincoln Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Best Self-lincoln Elementary School is Christian Worship Center Academy (2.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christian Worship Center Academy
(Church of God)
204 Cheyne Rd
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 63 students
Calvary Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
804 S 11th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6771
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6771
14.7 miles
Gr: NS | 85 students
La Salle High School
(Catholic)
3000 Lightning Way
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
14.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunnyside Christian School
(Calvinist)
1820 Sheller Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-8995
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-8995
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
16.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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