Top 5 Best Washington Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private high schools serving 4,405 students in Washington.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington include The Bear Creek School, Holy Names Academy and Bishop Blanchet High School.
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of blue ribbon private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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 (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
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
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

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 The Bear Creek School, Holy Names Academy and Bishop Blanchet High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Washington?
7 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 31% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
71% of blue ribbon private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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