Holy Names Academy Photo

Best Washington Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,904 students in Washington.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington include Holy Names Academy, The Bear Creek School, and Bishop Blanchet High School.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of blue ribbon private high 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 High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(12)
8905 208th Avenue NE
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
Bishop Blanchet High School
Bishop Blanchet High School Photo
(Catholic)
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bush School
The Bush School Photo
(1)
3400 E Harrison Street
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
Gr: PK-10 | 345 students
Holy Names Academy
Holy Names Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington include Holy Names Academy, The Bear Creek School, and Bishop Blanchet High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Washington?
6 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
67% of blue ribbon private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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