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Best Benton County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 85%.
60% of private preschools in Benton County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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
79,068 Students

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%
31%

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
6,153 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

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%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202543%52%51%
202443%52%51%
202343%53%51%
202243%53%51%
202110%52%50%
202010%52%50%
201910%52%50%
201810%51%50%
201710%51%49%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025201616
2024201616
2023181616
2022181616
2021171616
2020171616
2019171616
2018171616
2017171616
2016171616
2015171616
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,722
$13,127

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBenton County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025$6,722$13,396$12,988
2024$5,967$11,271$10,159
2023$5,540$10,512$9,500
2022$5,540$9,694$8,989
2021$5,540$9,476$8,661
2020$5,540$9,377$8,383
2019$5,540$9,058$8,266
2018$5,540$8,513$7,888
2017$4,300$7,935$7,628
2016$4,300$7,693$7,230
2015$4,300$7,539$6,984
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,789
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65

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%

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%

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%

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%

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
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
525 Students
28,935 Students
% of Others Students
26%
37%

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
6 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 Liberty Christian School, Bethlehem Lutheran School, and St. Joseph's Catholic 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 31%.
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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