Benton County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,993 students in Benton County, WA.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Map of Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1122 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-6158
(2)
Map of Liberty Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 511 students
Christian
2200 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
Map of 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)
Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Christian
10611 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-1002
(1)
Map of Children's Garden Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 140 students
Montessori School
2440 Garlick Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1638
Map of Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1350 S Rainier Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
North Richland KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2995 Einstein
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1338
Map of Sagebrush Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori School
304 Thayer Dr
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Torbett Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
306 Torbett St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-0638

Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,993 Students
79,127 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
6,146 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
54%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,867
$13,154
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,704

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
11 Students
632 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
102 Students
5,962 Students
% Asian Students
5%
8%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
3,918 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
37 Students
2,455 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,138 Students
35,642 Students
% White Students
57%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
427 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
525 Students
28,955 Students
% of Others Students
26%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 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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