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Best Washington All-Girls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 all-girls private schools serving 1,017 students in Washington.
The top-ranked all-girls private schools in Washington include Derech Emunah, Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart, and Lake Washington Girls Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 36%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of all-girls private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Washington All-Girls Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Derech Emunah
All-girls (Jewish)
5145 S Morgan Street Seattle
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Gr: 5-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Holy Names Academy
Holy Names Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Lake Washington Girls Middle School Photo
All-girls
(4)
2100 S. Walker Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High School
All-girls (Jewish)
5142 S Holly St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Tuition listed
Seattle Girls' School
Seattle Girls' School Photo
All-girls
1700 24th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-2228
Gr: 5-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked all-girls private schools in Washington?
The top-ranked all-girls private schools in Washington include Derech Emunah, Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart, and Lake Washington Girls Middle School.
How many all-girls private schools are located in Washington?
6 all-girls private schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are all-girls private schools in Washington?
Washington all-girls private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
67% of all-girls private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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