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Kelso Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 127 students in Kelso, WA, 2% of all K-12 students in Kelso, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Kelso, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Kelso, WA (2026-27)

Map of Family House Academy
Family House Academy
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Alternative School
1220 Carroll Rd
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-7481
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Map of Journey Christian School
Journey Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
96 Garden St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 423-9250
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Map of Kelso Christian Academy
Kelso Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
403 Academy St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 423-8740
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Kelso, WA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
127
Students
$6,285
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kelso)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
127 Students
118,689 Students
% Students of Color
22%
32%
0.58
0.64
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
80 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
58%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
40 Students
37,081 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,044 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,285
$15,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Kelso, WA?
3 private schools are located in Kelso, WA.
What percentage of students in Kelso go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Kelso are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kelso?
100% of private schools in Kelso are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Kelso are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kelso include: Kelso Christian Academy vs. Family House Academy

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