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Best Kirkland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,144 students in Kirkland, WA (there are 27 public schools, serving 12,794 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Kirkland, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kirkland, WA include Eastside Preparatory School, Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy, and Holy Family Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
17% of private schools in Kirkland, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Kirkland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
316 Fourth Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Gr: 5-12 | 538 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Tuition listed
The Kineo School
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Special Education School
(8)
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Child's Journey School
Daycare / Preschool
11711 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-6332
Gr: NS-K | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cedar Crest Academy Kirkland
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
10406 Ne 37th Cir
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-1111
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Countryside Montessori
Montessori School
13630 100th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-2211
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Tuition listed
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
12345 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-2781
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Tuition listed
12345 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 658-9481
Global Idea School
9833 Ne 120th Pl
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 200-0059
Gr: K-3 | 35 students
Juanita KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
14230 Juanita-Woodinville Way NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-9712
Gr: NS-PK
Kirkland Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
5311 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5664
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5320 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7554
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
11440 Ne 116th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
14216 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 449-9570
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students
Northlake Academy
12931 Ne 126th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 889-4444
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Our Redeemer Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11611 Ne 140th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-2425
Gr: NS-K | 180 students
Totem Lake KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
11404 Slater Ave. Northeast
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 828-3583
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students

Overview

This Town (Kirkland)
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,144 Students
120,562 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
9,955 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1369
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,236
$15,524
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$29,000
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
52%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
245 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
14%
8%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
26 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
696 Students
59,335 Students
% White Students
39%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
707 Students
38,618 Students
% of Others Students
40%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kirkland, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Kirkland, WA include Eastside Preparatory School, Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy, and Holy Family Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Kirkland?
18 private schools are located in Kirkland.
How diverse are private schools in Kirkland?
Kirkland private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Kirkland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Kirkland are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kirkland?
17% of private schools in Kirkland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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