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 Bishop Blanchet High School, The Bush School, and Holy Names Academy.

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.