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Oldest Private High Schools in Washington

The average private high school in Washington was founded around 1978 (2024).
The oldest private high school in Washington is Holy Names Academy, founded in 1880.
Year Founded Range: 1880 1973 Avg. Year Founded: 1938

Oldest Private High Schools in Washington (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Holy Names Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: 9-12
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Rank: #22.
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
(2)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: NS-12
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla Valley Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: 9-12
300 Sw Academy Way
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-1050
Rank: #44.
Rogers Adventist School
Rogers Adventist School Photo - Rogers Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: K-12
200 SW Academy Way
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 529-1850
Rank: #55.
Concordia Christian Academy
Concordia Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Concordia Christian Academy! We invite you to discover the opportunities that are part of the Concordia experience. Our school deeply values the unique gifts that God gives each of us, and we ensure that our students discover and develop their giftedness by offering a full range of customized academics, sports and fine arts programs, and service activities.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: K-12
202 E 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-9513
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Columbia Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 9-12
11100 Ne 189th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-3161
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Yakima Adventist Christian School
Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-10
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Rank: #88.
Cascade Christian Academy
Cascade Christian Academy Photo - CCA high school students on Make A Difference Day, cleaning up at Camp Zanika.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Rank: #99.
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: 5-12
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Rank: #1010.
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Rank: #1111.
Auburn Adventist Academy
Auburn Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: 9-12
5000 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 939-5000
Rank: #1212.
Lewis County Adventist School
Lewis County Adventist School Photo - We are in a quiet and beautiful country setting, just outside the city limits of Chehalis. Grades offered are Preschool-10th. Our school sits on a hill and has a fantastic view of Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-10
2102 S. Scheuber Rd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3213
Rank: #1313.
O'dea High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: 9-12
802 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-6596
Rank: #1414.
The Bush School
The Bush School Photo
(1)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: K-12
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7733
Rank: #1515.
Seattle Christian Schools
Seattle Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(8)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-12
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Rank: #1616.
Northwest Christian Schools
Northwest Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: NS-12
5104 E Bernhill Road
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 238-4005
Rank: #1717.
Bellevue Christian School
Bellevue Christian School Photo - Bellevue Christian is a thriving independent school with three campuses in Medina, Clyde Hill and Woodinville. We have a 70-year history on Seattle's Eastside, helping prepare students to live faithfully for God. BCS is a unique place where students can find their identity in the Lord, discover their gifts, and learn how they can give themselves away for the Glory.
(Christian)
(3)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-12
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Rank: #1818.
Mount Vernon Christian School
Mount Vernon Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: PK-12
820 W Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-9157
Rank: #1919.
Shoreline Christian School
Shoreline Christian School Photo - Preschool gym day in the Watson Groen Memorial Gymnasium on campus
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
2400 NE 147th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 364-7777
Rank: #2020.
Bishop Blanchet High School
Bishop Blanchet High School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 9-12
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Rainier Christian Middle and High School
Rainier Christian Middle and High School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: NS-12
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Saint George's School
Saint George's School Photo - Saint George's 120-acre campus is located along the Little Spokane River just north of Spokane, Washington.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: K-12
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Rank: #2323.
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
(6)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: NS-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Monica Catholic School
St. Monica Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-12
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sound Christian Academy
Sound Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: PK-12
2310 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7226
Rank: #2626.
Tri-city Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: K-10
4115 W Henry St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-8092
Rank: #2727.
Three Rivers Christian School
Three Rivers Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
2610 Ocean Beach Hwy
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-4510
Rank: #2828.
Kennedy Catholic High School
Kennedy Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 9-12
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Rank: #2929.
The Overlake School
The Overlake School Photo - A bird's eye view of Overlake's beautiful, lush 75 acre campus.
(2)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: 5-12
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Rank: #3030.
St. Michael's Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: K-12
8500 N St Michaels Rd
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-0986
Rank: #3131.
Hillside Student Community
Hillside Student Community Photo
(9)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 5-12
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Columbia River Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: K-11
1086 Highway 395 N
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6632
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
King's Way Christian Schools
King's Way Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-12
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-12
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Riverside Christian School
Riverside Christian School Photo - Our beautiful campus.
(Christian)
(3)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-12
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
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The Washington average Private High Schools founding year is 1978 for 2024.
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