Rainier Christian Middle and High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 581 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / Sep. 5
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Rainier Christian Middle and High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rainier Christian Middle and High School
Pre-K	142
Kind	33
1	38
2	35
3	42
4	40
5	35
6	34
7	23
8	55
9	32
10	33
11	16
12	23

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Year Founded

1955

Student Body

Total Students

581 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Apr. 15 / Sep. 5

Tuition Notes

K-6: $8,500.00 7-8: $10,060.00 9-12: $11,720.00 There is Financial Aid available on an application process once the student is accepted. Please go to www.rainierchristian.org to view the updated tuition and fees.

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kery Wong

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Rainier Christian Schools serves the families of South King County who are committed to Christian education.
The district was created in 1994, following the merger of Kent View Christian Schools and Maple Valley Christian School, each with a rich legacy of Christian education spanning more than 40 years.
Our commitment to educating students in a Christ-centered environment is whole-hearted.
We are fully supportive of uniting the efforts between the home and school to train up the child to be the man or woman that God has called them to be.
It is the policy of Rainier Christian Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in the admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.
We strive to nurture a Christian worldview so that each child can become a true servant-leader, impacting the world for Christ through the family, church, work, and world around them.
Our teachers, staff, and administrators are dedicated to an outstanding educational experience.
Their commitment to the ministry of Rainier Christian Schools is evident in their service to the children and families of our district.
The vision of Rainier Christian Schools is to be a place of excellence, that produces students of excellence, who serve God with excellence.

Rainier Christian Schools serves the families of South King County who are committed to Christian education. The district was created in 1994, following the merger of Kent View Christian Schools and Maple Valley Christian School, each with a rich legacy of Christian education spanning more than 40 years. Our commitment to educating students in a Christ-centered environment is whole-hearted. We are fully supportive of uniting the efforts between the home and school to train up the child to be the man or woman that God has called them to be. We strive to nurture a Christian worldview so that each child can become a true servant-leader, impacting the world for Christ through the family, church, work, and world around them. Our teachers, staff, and administrators are dedicated to an outstanding educational experience. Their commitment to the ministry of Rainier Christian Schools is evident in their service to the children and families of our district. The vision of Rainier Christian Schools is to be a place of excellence, that produces students of excellence, who serve God with excellence.
The Five R's of Rainier Christian
Relationships--The Bible's message from the beginning is God created individuals to be in relationship. The New Testament speaks to the relationship of the Holy Spirit residing within believers, and believers belong to one another in Christ. The ministry and teaching of Jesus was notably immersed in relationships with the twelve disciples and his followers. Christian educators aim to model the Biblical patterns of productive relationships to make a positive impact on student's lives and learning.Jn. 17:21, 1Cor. 3:16, Rom. 12:5, 1 Jn. 4:7
Relevance--A Christian context for learning offers an unequalled platform to understand a Biblical worldview. Linking a Biblical worldview to content or process standards, career or college readiness goals, and authentic or novel applications increases students' intrinsic motivation to learn, and their abilities to make meaningful connections.2 Tim. 2:21, 2 Tim. 3:16
Rigor--In the parlance of cognitive taxonomies, rigor is best understood when students engage with opportunities to evaluate, apply, analyze, compare, design, create, or invent. Rote memorization and recall are useful for the basics of any subject, but cannot be the exclusive cognitive demands when designing assignments and assessments.Eccl. 1:13, 2 Tim. 2:15
Research--All truth is God's truth. Christian education must borrow from best practices found within educational research. High-quality research that addresses the domains of teaching, learning, assessment, innovation, technology, special needs, and school culture should inform practitioner's efforts to indelibly impact students' lives and learning. Action research and inquiry cycles can be considered effective tools to spur professional growth and confirm or challenge empirical findings.Dan. 1:12-16
Response--In response to God's love, and learning in a Christ-centered context, Christian School communities share a calling to become creative force agents of change-inside and outside of the classroom. Community service, lavish giving, and extending common grace to all people characterize the mint marks of a responsive Christian education.Gal 6:10, Eph. 2:10

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What is the acceptance rate of Rainier Christian Middle and High School?

The acceptance rate of Rainier Christian Middle and High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Rainier Christian Middle and High School offer?

Rainier Christian Middle and High School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. Rainier Christian Middle and High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.

What is Rainier Christian Middle and High School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Rainier Christian Middle and High School?

The application deadline for Rainier Christian Middle and High School is Apr. 15 / Sep. 5.

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The average private school tuition in Auburn, WA is $8,059 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Auburn, WA is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).