For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,098 students in Benton County, WA (there are 71 public schools, serving 38,657 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Benton County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Benton County, WA include Bethlehem Lutheran School, Liberty Christian School, and St. Joseph's Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Benton County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1122 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-6158
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-6158
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Liberty Christian School
(Christian)
2200 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
Gr: PK-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
901 W 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
10611 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-1002
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-1002
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Tuition listed
Children's Garden Montessori
Montessori School
2440 Garlick Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1638
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1638
Gr: PK-3 | 140 students Tuition listed
Columbia Industries-education
Alternative School
900 S. Dayton
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
(Christian)
1350 S Rainier Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Sagebrush Elementary School
Montessori School
507 Wright Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Gr: 1-6 | 46 students Tuition listed
Sagebrush Montessori School
Montessori School
304 Thayer Dr
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
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Daycare / Preschool
306 Torbett St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-0638
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-0638
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Benton County, WA include Bethlehem Lutheran School, Liberty Christian School, and St. Joseph's Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Benton County?
13 private schools are located in Benton County.
How diverse are private schools in Benton County?
Benton County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is same as the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
Which private schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Benton County include: Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bethlehem Lutheran School, Christ The King School vs. Liberty Christian School, Calvary Christian School vs. Bethlehem Lutheran School
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