Bishop Blanchet High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 855 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,540
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Blanchet High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Bishop Blanchet High School
9	217
10	214
11	242
12	182

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Grade 11 is largest with 242 students, making it the biggest class at Bishop Blanchet High School.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1954

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

855 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

CalculusChemistry

Computer ScienceEng. Language and Composition

Eng. Literature and CompositionEnvironmental Science

FrenchGerman

Government and PoliticsPhysics

SpanishStudio Art

U.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,540

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Tuition Notes

Bishop Blanchet is committed to supporting families in need of tuition assistance. BBHS offers tuition assistance based on demonstrated financial need. For the fiscal year 2014-2015, Bishop Blanchet awarded $2.4 million in tuition assistance and schol

% on Financial Aid

41%

Admissions Director

Michael Pierce

Admissions Associate

Mary K. Ryan

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

Green, Gold

School Mascot

Braves (1954-2021); Bears (2022-present)

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubASB

Brave ConnectionChess Club

Dance TeamDebate and Speech

Diversity ClubFBLA

French ClubGerman Club

Japanese ClubLatin Club

Model UNOperation Smile

Robotics TeamSki Club&Snowboard Club

Spanish ClubSpirit Club

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Recreational Athletic Programs:

Bowling TeamCheer Squad

School Notes

Blanchet High School was established by the Archdiocese of Seattle to provide Catholic education for high school students; thus, we share in the commitment of the Archdiocese in all aspects of its educational mission, Blanchet has as its goal to provide an excellent academic education with attention to the development of the whole person, to develop Christian leadership for the Church and for society, Uphold the dignity and freedoms of all peoples, Promote personal responsibilities and active service to the wider community, and to Support the family, church and society in the education of youth.

Blanchet High School was established by the Archdiocese of Seattle to provide Catholic education for high school students; thus, we share in the commitment of the Archdiocese in all aspects of its educational mission, Blanchet has as its goal to provide an excellent academic education with attention to the development of the whole person, to develop Christian leadership for the Church and for society, Uphold the dignity and freedoms of all peoples, Promote personal responsibilities and active service to the wider community, and to Support the family, church and society in the education of youth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Blanchet High School cost?

Bishop Blanchet High School's tuition is approximately $15,540 for private students.

What schools are Bishop Blanchet High School often compared to?

Bishop Blanchet High School is often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Bishop Blanchet High School offer?

Bishop Blanchet High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Bishop Blanchet High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.

What is Bishop Blanchet High School's ranking?

Bishop Blanchet High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Blanchet High School?

The application deadline for Bishop Blanchet High School is Jan. 9 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 9 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Bishop Blanchet High School located?

Bishop Blanchet High School is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 10 other private schools located in Northwest Seattle.

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The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $22,233 for elementary schools and $24,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).