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Renton Prep Christian: Microsoft's First US K-12 Flagship School Participant

200 Mill Avenue South Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057

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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.

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

Top 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 Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and 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 and 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

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.

Source: Verified school update

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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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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

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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).