For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 170 students in 98023, WA (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,024 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 98023, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in 98023, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in 98023, WA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown's Point KinderCare ![Brown's Point KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Brown's Point KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
34110 Hoyt Rd SW
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 874-4251
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 874-4251
Gr: NS-PK
Compass Montessori School
Montessori School
1610 Sw Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 835-7755
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 835-7755
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 98023, WA?
3 private schools are located in 98023, WA.
What percentage of students in 98023 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 98023 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98023?
33% of private schools in 98023 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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