Top 10 Best Washington Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon private schools serving 6,668 students in Washington.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Washington include Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, The Bear Creek School and Northshore Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of blue ribbon private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Washington Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(10)
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
878 students
Year: 2014
Northshore Christian Academy
Northshore Christian Academy Photo - Centrally located near the Boeing Everett Campus. NCA offers over 25 years of experience in teaching. Offering Early Learning Center and K-8 education.
(Christian)
(5)
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 322-2301
1,085 students
Year: 2019
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo - Students are well prepared for high school.
(Catholic)
(26)
4701 NW Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 696-2301
275 students
Year: 2000, 2001
Bishop Blanchet High School
Bishop Blanchet High School Photo
(Catholic)
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
855 students
Year: n/a
The Bush School
The Bush School Photo
(1)
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7733
671 students
Year: n/a
10818 NE 117th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
345 students
Year: n/a
Holy Names Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
575 students
Year: 1996, 2002
Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School Photo - Kindergarteners having fun at recess!
(Catholic)
4142 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
482 students
Year: 1997
https://www.etonschool.org
https://www.etonschool.org Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!
Montessori School
(3)
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
329 students
Year: n/a
The Northwest School
(6)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6052
510 students
Year: n/a
Renton Christian School
(Assembly of God)
15717 152nd Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
571 students
Year: n/a
Saint Cecilia Catholic School
Saint Cecilia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1310 Madison Avenue N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
92 students
Year: 2015, 2016, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Washington include Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, The Bear Creek School and Northshore Christian Academy.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Washington?
12 blue ribbon private schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
75% of blue ribbon private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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