St. Nicholas Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten students listen attentively.

Best Gig Harbor Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 643 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private preschools in Gig Harbor, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Preschools in Gig Harbor, WA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
643 Students
79,094 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
6,153 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,758
$14,007
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,450
$762
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,890
$7,789
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
631 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
5,960 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
3,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
2,454 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
208 Students
35,587 Students
% White Students
32%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
426 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
293 Students
28,961 Students
% of Others Students
46%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Gig Harbor, WA?
6 private preschools are located in Gig Harbor, WA.
How diverse are private preschools in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Gig Harbor?
50% of private preschools in Gig Harbor are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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