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Best Washington Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 532 private daycares & preschools serving 79,349 students in Washington.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Washington include Annie Wright Schools, Charles Wright Academy, and The Bear Creek School.
The average tuition cost is $13,305, which is lower than the Washington average tuition cost of $15,565.
47% of private daycares & preschools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Washington Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

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 | 878 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brighton School
Brighton School Photo
(2)
21705 58th Avenue West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 640-7067
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
(6)
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Gr: NS-12 | 578 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School Photo - Our playground supports outdoor learning and activity year round.
Montessori School
(1)
2836 34th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 282-3848
Gr: NS-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(12)
14615 SE 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5570
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany School
Epiphany School Photo - Every day across campus, teachers, staff, and students work together to build community and practice key social-emotional skills.
(8)
3611 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9011
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
1321 E Division Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-3912
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northshore Christian Academy
Northshore Christian Academy Photo - NCA is a multiple-award winning school, serving K-8th and Early Learning, with a focus in STEM and Fine Arts. Established in 1995, NCA is family and community oriented and has grown to over 1,100 students per year through an affordable tuition.
(Christian)
(6)
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 407-1119
Gr: NS-8 | 1,131 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo - Students are well prepared for high school.
(Catholic)
(35)
4701 NW Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 696-2301
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerald Heights Academy
Emerald Heights Academy Photo - All School Picture
(Catholic)
(6)
5130 164th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-1671
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evergreen Academy
Evergreen Academy Photo
(5)
16017 118th Place NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 488-8000
Gr: NS-5 | 175 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Gr: NS-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
Special Education School
(4)
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
3510 E 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 534-1098
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School Spokane
(Catholic)
3510 E 18th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 624-5712
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Tuition listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
504 2nd Street Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 845-5025
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
All-Star Academy
All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amazing Grace Renton Prep Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Mill Ave S Ste 100
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Gr: PK-10 | 240 students Tuition listed
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
(2)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Gr: NS-12 | 838 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
Arbor Schools
Montessori School
(3)
1107 228th Avenue Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Assumption Catholic School Welcomes YOU!
(Catholic)
(3)
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption School
(Catholic)
2066 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Assumption-St. Bridget School
Assumption-St. Bridget School Photo
(Catholic)
6220 32nd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7452
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Bellevue Montessori School
Bellevue Montessori School Photo - Community building takes place in the classroom.
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Gr: NS-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Buena Vista SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3320 Academy Drive SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-0718
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camas Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
717 Se Everett Rd
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 844-6681
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Cascade Christian Academy
Cascade Christian Academy Photo - CCA high school students on Make A Difference Day, cleaning up at Camp Zanika.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15502 96th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
3425 176th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 841-1776
Gr: NS-6 | 330 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Washington?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Washington include Annie Wright Schools, Charles Wright Academy, and The Bear Creek School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Washington?
532 private daycares & preschools are located in Washington.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $13,305, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,565.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Washington?
Washington private daycares & preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
47% of private daycares & preschools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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