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Lakewood Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 318 students in Lakewood, WA, 3% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Lakewood, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Frances Cabrini School Photo
St. Frances Cabrini School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5621 108th St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-5748
(12)
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Lakewood KinderCare Photo
Lakewood KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8610 Phillips Road Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 584-0320
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Map of Lakewood Lutheran School
Lakewood Lutheran School
Gr: PK-10 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
10202 112th Street Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 584-6024
(2)
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Map of St. Mary's Christian School
St. Mary's Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Episcopal
10630 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 984-9475
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Lakewood, WA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
318
Students
$9,730
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lakewood)
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
318 Students
118,587 Students
% Students of Color
42%
32%
0.67
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
20%
8%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
31 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
9%
3%
# White Students
178 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
51%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
34 Students
37,123 Students
% of Others Students
10%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,730
$15,225
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,400
$9,416
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Lakewood, WA is St. Frances Cabrini School.
How many private schools are located in Lakewood?
4 private schools are located in Lakewood.
What percentage of students in Lakewood go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lakewood are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakewood?
75% of private schools in Lakewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lakewood include: St. Mary's Christian School vs. St. Frances Cabrini School

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