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Washington Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 544 private daycares & preschools serving 79,163 students in Washington.

The private daycares & preschools in Washington include Charles Wright Academy, The Little School, and The Bear Creek School.

The average tuition cost is $13,148, which is lower than the Washington average tuition cost of $15,197.

46% of private daycares & preschools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 544
# Students Served: 79,163

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 544
# Students Served: 79,163

Washington Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

542

Private Schools

79,163

Students

$13,148

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

32%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Washington?

The private daycares & preschools in Washington include Charles Wright Academy, The Little School, and The Bear Creek School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Washington?

544 private daycares & preschools are located in Washington.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Washington?

The average tuition cost is $13,148, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,197.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Washington?

Washington private daycares & preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is same as the Washington private school average of 32%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Washington?

46% of private daycares & preschools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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