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Benton County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,993 students in Benton County, WA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private preschools in Benton County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Benton County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
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Map of Christ The King School
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1122 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-6158
(2)
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Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 511 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Christian
2200 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
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Map of St. Joseph's Catholic School
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
901 W 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Christian
10611 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-1002
(1)
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Map of Children's Garden Montessori
Children's Garden Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 140 students
Montessori School
2440 Garlick Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1638
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Map of Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1350 S Rainier Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
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North Richland KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2995 Einstein
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1338
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Map of Sagebrush Montessori School
Sagebrush Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori School
304 Thayer Dr
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
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Torbett Street KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
306 Torbett St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-0638
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Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearBenton County Total Schools
202510
202410
20239
20229
20219
20209
201910
201810
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,993 Students
79,116 Students

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

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025249170191
2024256171187
2023208160185
2022198164188
2021201166184
2020201160179
2019243154182
2018243153181
2017209155183
2016209152181
2015209151173
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% Average Students of Color
29%
32%

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

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202529%31%32%
202430%31%32%
202336%32%32%
202233%29%31%
202134%29%32%
202034%28%31%
201923%27%31%
201823%26%30%
201745%30%31%
201645%29%31%
201545%28%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
6,160 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202515:113:112:1
202416:113:112:1
202313:113:112:1
202215:113:112:1
202116:113:112:1
202016:113:112:1
201917:113:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
54%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,722
$13,182
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,789
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65

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

Diversity Score Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20250.600.650.65
20240.610.650.65
20230.660.650.65
20220.640.630.64
20210.640.630.64
20200.640.630.64
20190.560.620.64
20180.560.620.64
20170.570.620.62
20160.570.610.62
20150.570.610.62
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# American Indian Students
11 Students
631 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20171%2%1%
20161%2%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
102 Students
5,960 Students
% Asian Students
5%
8%

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

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20255%8%4%
20245%8%5%
20237%8%5%
20226%7%5%
20215%7%5%
20205%7%4%
20196%6%5%
20186%6%5%
20175%5%3%
20165%5%3%
20155%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
170 Students
3,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%

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

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20259%5%8%
20248%5%8%
20239%5%8%
20228%4%8%
20218%4%7%
20208%4%7%
20196%4%7%
20186%4%7%
20175%4%6%
20165%4%7%
20155%4%6%
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# Black Students
37 Students
2,454 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

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

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%6%
20242%3%6%
20232%3%6%
20222%3%6%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
20192%3%6%
20182%3%6%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%6%
20151%3%6%
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# White Students
1,138 Students
35,587 Students
% White Students
57%
46%

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

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202557%46%48%
202456%45%48%
202348%46%48%
202250%49%50%
202149%48%50%
202049%49%51%
201961%50%52%
201861%50%52%
201758%50%54%
201658%50%54%
201558%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
426 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
525 Students
28,918 Students
% of Others Students
26%
37%

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

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202525%36%34%
202428%37%33%
202333%36%33%
202232%35%31%
202134%36%31%
202034%36%31%
201925%36%30%
201825%36%30%
201730%36%30%
201630%36%29%
201530%36%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Benton County, WA include St. Joseph's Catholic School, Bethlehem Lutheran School, and Christ The King School.
How many private preschools are located in Benton County?
10 private preschools are located in Benton County.
How diverse are private preschools in Benton County?
Benton County private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
60% of private preschools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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