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Largest Washington Private Elementary Schools

Name: Washington Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Washington has 200 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Washington is Cedar Park Christian Schools, with 1,591 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 500
Top 20 Range (Students): 740–1,591
WA School Avg.: 193
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 500
Top 20 Range (Students): 740–1,591
WA School Avg.: 193
National School Avg.: 196

Washington Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +17.4% (+30 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Washington (WA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	202	▲ +4	▲ +2.0%
2024	192	198	▲ +8	▲ +4.2%
2023	193	190	▲ +8	▲ +4.4%
2022	205	182	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	201	182	▲ +7	▲ +4.0%
2020	188	175	▲ +1	▲ +0.6%
2019	193	174	▲ +2	▲ +1.2%
2018	190	172	▼ -2	▼ -1.1%
2017	199	174	▲ +2	▲ +1.2%
2016	196	172	▲ +6	▲ +3.6%
2015	183	166	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Washington (students range: 740–1,591, avg 193)

School Size Range: 511 1,591 Avg. School Size: 815

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average private elementary schools student size?

The Washington average private elementary schools student size is 200 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Washington?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Washington include Cedar Park Christian Schools, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration and King's Schools.

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