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Kennewick Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 845 students in Kennewick, WA, 4% of all K-12 students in Kennewick, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Kennewick, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kennewick Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
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Map of St. Joseph's Catholic School
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
901 W 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Christian
10611 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-1002
(1)
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Map of Columbia Industries-education
Columbia Industries-education
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Alternative School
900 S. Dayton
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
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Map of Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1350 S Rainier Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
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Kennewick, WA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
845
Students
$7,278
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kennewick)
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
845 Students
118,671 Students
% Students of Color
46%
32%
0.65
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
385 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
46%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
312 Students
37,063 Students
% of Others Students
37%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
10,028 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,278
$15,197
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,020
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kennewick, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Kennewick, WA include Bethlehem Lutheran School and St. Joseph's Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Kennewick?
5 private schools are located in Kennewick.
How diverse are private schools in Kennewick?
Kennewick private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Kennewick go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Kennewick are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kennewick?
80% of private schools in Kennewick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Kennewick are often viewed compared to one another?

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