Best Auburn Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,285 students in Auburn, WA (there are 33 public schools, serving 21,749 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Auburn, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Auburn, WA include Auburn Adventist Academy and Buena Vista Sda School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
62% of private schools in Auburn, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Auburn Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 939-5000
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 939-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Buena Vista Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
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Special Program Emphasis
20000 SE Green Valley Rd
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
Grades: NS-5
| 12 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2916 Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 939-1833
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 939-1833
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
3405 S 336th ST
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
1116 Harvey Rd and 922 12th NE
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-7010
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-7010
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
505 17th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-8688
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-8688
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
20 49th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 852-5145
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 852-5145
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
33415 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 886-5710
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 886-5710
Grades: PK-7
| 121 students
Pacific International School
Daycare / Preschool
4244 S 280th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(206) 190-2704
Auburn, WA 98001
(206) 190-2704
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students
Rainier Christian High School
(Christian)
19830 Se 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 735-1413
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 735-1413
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
St. Nicholas Montessori School
Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
1312 2nd Street Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-3541
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 833-3541
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Auburn, Washington Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Junior Junction Day School (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool
13303 Se 288th Street
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 631-3796
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 631-3796
Grades: NS
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Auburn, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Auburn, WA are Auburn Adventist Academy and Buena Vista Sda School.
How many private schools are located in Auburn, WA?
13 private schools are located in Auburn, WA.
How diverse are private schools in Auburn, WA?
Auburn, WA private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 28%
What percentage of students in Auburn, WA go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Auburn, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Auburn, WA?
62% of private schools in Auburn, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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