For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 5,580 students in Washington.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Washington include The Bear Creek School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, and The Bush School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
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 Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Gr: NS-12 | 948 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 407-1119
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 407-1119
Gr: NS-8 | 1,131 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4701 NW Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 696-2301
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 696-2301
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2000, 2001 Tuition listed
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7736
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7736
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
10818 NE 117th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
Gr: PK-10 | 345 students
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(Catholic)
4142 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 1997 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Renton Christian School
(Assembly of God)
15717 152nd Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
Gr: PK-8 | 789 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1310 Madison Avenue N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2015, 2016, 2017 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Washington include The Bear Creek School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, and The Bush School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Washington?
10 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 30%.
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