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Ellensburg Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 160 students in Ellensburg, WA, 4% of all K-12 students in Ellensburg, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in Ellensburg, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ellensburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ellensburg Christian School
Ellensburg Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
407 S Anderston St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-2411
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Map of Creative Kids Learning Center
Creative Kids Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 N Ruby St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 962-2552
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Map of Discovery Lab Of Ellensburg
Discovery Lab Of Ellensburg
Gr: PK-4 | 18 students
201 N Pearl St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 607-0546
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Ellensburg, WA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
160
Students
-1.8% (-3 students) 10-yr
$6,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
+12.5% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+8.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ellensburg)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
786 Schools
# Students
160 Students
119,894 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202553172179
202453170172
202371163174
202271157185
202171157180
202048151171
201948152175
201849150172
201754151180
201654148178
201554144167
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% Students of Color
9%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20259%31%34%
20249%29%34%
20239%32%33%
202210%29%33%
202110%28%32%
20209%27%32%
201910%27%31%
20189%26%31%
20178%30%32%
20168%29%32%
20158%28%32%
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0.39
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.390.640.65
20240.390.640.65
20230.400.640.65
20220.400.620.64
20210.400.630.64
20200.330.630.64
20190.330.610.63
20180.330.620.63
20170.380.610.61
20160.380.600.61
20150.380.600.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20222%1%2%
20212%1%1%
20201%2%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%2%2%
20171%2%1%
20161%2%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20251%8%5%
20241%8%5%
20231%8%5%
20221%7%4%
20211%7%4%
20201%7%4%
20191%6%4%
20181%6%4%
20171%6%4%
20161%6%4%
20151%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20234%5%9%
20224%5%8%
20214%5%9%
20204%5%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20174%5%8%
20164%5%8%
20154%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
3,815 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
122 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
76%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202576%50%52%
202476%50%52%
202375%51%52%
202275%53%54%
202175%53%54%
202081%53%54%
201981%55%56%
201881%55%56%
201777%56%58%
201677%56%58%
201577%57%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
29 Students
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202518%32%26%
202418%32%26%
202318%31%25%
202218%30%25%
202118%30%25%
202013%29%24%
201913%29%24%
201813%29%23%
201717%28%22%
201617%28%22%
201517%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202516%58%55%
202416%57%54%
202316%58%54%
202216%57%54%
202116%57%54%
20201%57%54%
20191%56%53%
20181%55%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025121615
2024121615
2023121615
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121515
2018121515
2017121515
2016121515
2015121515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$15,804

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$6,000$15,533$15,012
2024$6,000$14,062$13,254
2023$6,000$13,102$12,626
2022$6,000$12,138$12,187
2021$6,000$11,838$11,800
2020$6,000$11,300$11,512
2019$6,000$10,936$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202525%29%34%
202425%28%34%
202325%27%34%
202225%27%33%
202125%26%33%
202025%27%32%
201925%27%31%
201825%26%30%
201725%25%30%
201625%23%29%
201525%23%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,970

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllensburg, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$2,000$8,921$7,073
2024$2,000$8,821$6,930
2023$2,000$6,927$6,469
2022$2,000$6,141$6,289
2021$2,000$6,073$6,055
2020$2,000$5,578$5,921
2019$2,000$5,841$5,795
2018$2,000$5,265$5,456
2017$2,000$5,049$5,319
2016$2,000$5,147$5,105
2015$2,000$4,878$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ellensburg, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Ellensburg, WA is Ellensburg Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Ellensburg?
3 private schools are located in Ellensburg.
What percentage of students in Ellensburg go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Ellensburg are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ellensburg?
33% of private schools in Ellensburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Ellensburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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