Chief Leschi Schools is a Native American tribal school located in the Puyallup Valley near Mount Rainier in Washington.
It is a 200,000-square-foot facility which is intended to be a model for Native American education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Chief Leschi Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
782 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Leschi Schools's ranking?
Chief Leschi Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Chief Leschi Schools?
The application deadline for Chief Leschi Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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