Best Ephrata Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Ephrata, WA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,853 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Ephrata, WA is New Life Christian School.
100% of private schools in Ephrata, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Ephrata Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
911 E Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
Gr: PK-10 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
(Catholic)
520 Nat Washington Way
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Ephrata)
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
193 Students
120,503 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,946 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,325
$15,552

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
3,831 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
123 Students
59,326 Students
% White Students
64%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 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
26 Students
38,568 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ephrata, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ephrata, WA is New Life Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Ephrata?
2 private schools are located in Ephrata.
What percentage of students in Ephrata go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Ephrata are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ephrata?
100% of private schools in Ephrata are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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