Gig Harbor Academy Photo

Best Gig Harbor Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,144 students in Gig Harbor, WA (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,909 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Gig Harbor, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Gig Harbor, WA is Lighthouse Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
63% of private schools in Gig Harbor, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Gig Harbor Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Gig Harbor)
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,144 Students
119,894 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,523
$15,804
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,450
$839
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,890
$8,970
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
537 Students
59,141 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
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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