Island County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 551 students in Island County, WA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
43% of private preschools in Island County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Island County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Oak Harbor Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
675 E Whidbey Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 675-2831
Whidbey Island Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
(3)
Map of Camano Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
850 Heichel Road
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-4592
Map of Der Kinderhuis Montessori
Gr: NS-K | 96 students
Montessori School
900 Se Dock St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 969-0282
Island Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
5373 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-0919
(1)
Map of North Whidbey Kids Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 20 students
297 Ne Harvest Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 929-4705
Map of Wellington Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Montessori School
6451 Harding Avenue
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-1252

Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
551 Students
79,127 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
6,146 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,125
$13,154
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
632 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
5,962 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,918 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
2,455 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
335 Students
35,642 Students
% White Students
61%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
427 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
161 Students
28,955 Students
% of Others Students
29%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Island County, WA include Whidbey Island Waldorf School and Oak Harbor Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Island County?
7 private preschools are located in Island County.
How diverse are private preschools in Island County?
Island County private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Island County?
43% of private preschools in Island County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private preschools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?

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