St. Joseph School-- Issaquah And Snoqualmie Photo

Best Issaquah Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 655 students in Issaquah, WA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Issaquah, WA include Snoqualmie Springs School, All-Star Academy, and Summit Classical Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private elementary schools in Issaquah, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Issaquah Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.
Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
All-Star Academy
All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Snoqualmie Springs School
Snoqualmie Springs School Photo - K-Prep, Kindergarten Classrooms and Library/Multimedia Lab
(6)
25237 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-1196
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Classical Christian School
Summit Classical Christian School Photo - Summit Lower School Students
(Christian)
(3)
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons At The Highlands
Special Program Emphasis
930 Ne High St Ste 102
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-2866
Gr: K-3 | 73 students
220 Mtn. Park Blvd. SW
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 313-9129
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastridge Christian School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24205 Se Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 270-6329
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
2001 15th Ave Ne
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 394-1000
Gr: PK-K | 86 students

Overview

This Town (Issaquah)
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
655 Students
102,059 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
93 Teachers
8,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1275
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,760
$15,374
Average Summer Program Cost
$713
$656
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,900
$9,724
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$42.24 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,114 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
65 Students
7,887 Students
% Asian Students
10%
8%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
5,493 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,197 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
231 Students
52,236 Students
% White Students
35%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
545 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
327 Students
30,521 Students
% of Others Students
50%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Issaquah, WA include Snoqualmie Springs School, All-Star Academy, and Summit Classical Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Issaquah?
6 private elementary schools are located in Issaquah.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Issaquah?
Issaquah private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Issaquah?
33% of private elementary schools in Issaquah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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