Best Washington Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 The Bush School, The Northwest 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.