For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 207 students in 98031, WA (there are 11 public schools, serving 6,442 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 98031, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in 98031, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in 98031, WA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cascade Vista Baptist School
(Baptist)
11517 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Kent KinderCare ![Kent KinderCare Photo - Kent II KinderCare]( "Kent KinderCare Photo - Kent II KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
23921 112th Ave. South East
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 859-3071
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 859-3071
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori Plus School
Montessori School (Christian)
23807 98th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 656-1717
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 656-1717
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Panther Lake KinderCare ![Panther Lake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Panther Lake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
20845 108th Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 852-0947
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 852-0947
Gr: NS-PK
Sunbeams Lutheran School ![Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo]( "Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23810 112th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 98031, WA?
5 private schools are located in 98031, WA.
How diverse are private schools in 98031?
98031 private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98031 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 98031 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98031?
60% of private schools in 98031 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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