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Top 3 Best Kirkland Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 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, The Kineo School, and Holy Family Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
18% of private schools in Kirkland, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Kirkland Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Grades: 5-12
| 538 students
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
The Kineo School
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Special Education School
(7)
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
A Child's Journey School
Daycare / Preschool
11711 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-6332
Grades: NS-K
| 126 students
Cedar Crest Academy Kirkland
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
10406 Ne 37th Cir
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-1111
Grades: PK-K
| 180 students
Countryside Montessori
Montessori School
13630 100th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-2211
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
316 Fourth Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
12345 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-2781
Grades: PK-K
| 142 students
Global Idea School
9833 Ne 120th Pl
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 200-0059
Grades: K-3
| 35 students
Juanita KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
14230 Juanita-Woodinville Way NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 820-9712
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Kirkland Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
5311 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5664
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5320 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7554
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
11440 Ne 116th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-0907
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
14216 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 449-9570
Grades: PK-4
| 53 students
Northlake Academy
12931 Ne 126th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 889-4444
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Our Redeemer Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11611 Ne 140th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-2425
Grades: NS-K
| 180 students
Totem Lake KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
11404 Slater Ave. Northeast
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 828-3583
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students

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, The Kineo School, and Holy Family Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Kirkland?
17 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 30%.
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?
18% of private schools in Kirkland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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