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Gig Harbor Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,144 students in Gig Harbor, WA, 13% of all K-12 students in Gig Harbor, WA are educated in private schools versus public 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 85%.
63% of private schools in Gig Harbor, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,144
  • Average Tuition: $11,523
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Gig Harbor, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,144
  • Average Tuition: $11,523
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Gig Harbor, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Gig Harbor Private Schools (2026-27)

Lighthouse Christian School Photo
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
3008 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
(3)
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Gig Harbor Academy Photo
Gig Harbor Academy
Gr: NS-5 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
6820 32nd St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
(8)
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Gig Harbor KinderCare Photo
Gig Harbor KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
3811 Grandview Steet
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-1777
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Map of Harbor Christian Schools
Harbor Christian Schools
Gr: 5-11 | 13 students
Christian
6509 38th Avenue Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
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Map of Harbor Montessori
Harbor Montessori
Gr: PK-9 | 175 students
Montessori School
5414 Comte Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-5722
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Hosanna Christian School Photo
Hosanna Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Christian
3114 45th Street Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
(2)
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St. Nicholas Catholic School Photo
St. Nicholas Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
3555 Edwards Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
(8)
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Map of Stepping Stones To Learning Christian Preschool
Stepping Stones To Learning Christian Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6220 38th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2484
(1)
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Gig Harbor, WA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,144
Students
$11,523
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
45%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gig Harbor)
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
1,144 Students
118,671 Students
% Students of Color
45%
32%
0.62
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
537 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
47%
50%
# 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
443 Students
37,063 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
10,028 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,523
$15,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,450
$846
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,890
$9,020
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Gig Harbor, WA is Lighthouse Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Gig Harbor?
8 private schools are located in Gig Harbor.
How diverse are private schools in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Gig Harbor go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Gig Harbor are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gig Harbor?
63% of private schools in Gig Harbor are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?

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