Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 75 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,400
Acceptance rate: 9%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant
Pre-K	15
Kind	10
1	10
2	10
3	10
4	10
5	10

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Year Founded

1968

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Student designed uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,400

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Tuition Notes

financial aid available

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dr. David-Paul Zimmerman

Admissions Associate

Tre'Shawn Gordon

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Renton Prep is a private Christian-based school made up of students from kindergarten prep through 5th grade.
As an intentional small school, Renton Prep limits enrollment and serves 60 competitively selected students. Its diverse community of researchers and learners reflects our unified commitment to offering a globally connected, research-based learning environment with an emphasis on STEM, traditional classical education with fine arts, and AI integration.
Renton Prep is the first K-12 school in the U.S. to be named a Microsoft Flagship School, of which there are only 17 in the world, and the first Washington State Cognia Certified STEM school. This aids faculty in implementing evidence-based cirriculum and provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with students & professionals from all over the globe.
It is a learner-centered, digital device-blended learning environment known for its research-based implementation of Harvard University's "Mind, Brain, and Education" philosophy of learning.

This private-public partnership with the City of Renton leases several floors of the 7-story building that once housed the Renton City Hall. It is located in downtown Renton, on the banks of the Cedar River. Set in a 20-acre community-owned site, Renton Prep offers access to playfields, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, and a skateboard park as well as 2 indoor gyms, weight and exercise rooms, a dance studio, a performing arts center, and a 24-mile asphalt running and biking trail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant cost?

Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant's tuition is approximately $17,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant?

The acceptance rate of Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant is 9%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.

What is Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant's ranking?

Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant?

The application deadline for Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Renton, WA is $16,282 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).