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Ephrata Private Schools (2026)

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

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ephrata Private Schools (2026)

Map of New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
911 E Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
(1)
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Catholic
520 Nat Washington Way
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4901
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Ephrata, WA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
193
Students
-22.5% (-56 students) 10-yr
$5,325
Avg. Tuition
+56.6% (+$1,925) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
+80.0% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ephrata)
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
786 Schools
# Students
193 Students
119,894 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202597172179
202497170172
202395163174
202290157185
202190157180
202090151171
201990152175
201890150172
201798151180
201698148178
2015125144167
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% Students of Color
27%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202527%31%34%
202427%29%34%
202332%32%33%
202218%29%33%
202118%28%32%
202018%27%32%
201918%27%31%
201818%26%31%
201719%30%32%
201619%29%32%
201515%28%32%
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0.54
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.540.640.65
20240.540.640.65
20230.640.640.65
20220.390.620.64
20210.390.630.64
20200.390.630.64
20190.390.610.63
20180.390.620.63
20170.410.610.61
20160.410.600.61
20150.490.600.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20252%8%5%
20242%8%5%
20235%8%5%
20221%7%4%
20211%7%4%
20201%7%4%
20191%6%4%
20181%6%4%
20173%6%4%
20163%6%4%
20152%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202521%5%9%
202421%5%9%
202322%5%9%
202210%5%8%
202110%5%9%
202010%5%9%
201910%5%8%
201810%5%8%
20178%5%8%
20168%5%8%
20158%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
3,815 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
123 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
64%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202564%50%52%
202464%50%52%
202352%51%52%
202277%53%54%
202177%53%54%
202077%53%54%
201977%55%56%
201877%55%56%
201775%56%58%
201675%56%58%
201568%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
26 Students
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202513%32%26%
202413%32%26%
202321%31%25%
202210%30%25%
202110%30%25%
202010%29%24%
201910%29%24%
201810%29%23%
201713%28%22%
201613%28%22%
201521%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,325
$15,804

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEphrata, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$5,325$15,533$15,012
2024$3,400$14,062$13,254
2023$3,400$13,102$12,626
2022$3,400$12,138$12,187
2021$3,400$11,838$11,800
2020$3,400$11,300$11,512
2019$3,400$10,936$11,293
2018$3,400$10,668$11,017
2017$3,400$10,030$10,708
2016$3,400$9,472$10,356
2015$3,400$9,211$9,939
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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 Christian and Catholic).

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