Centralia Christian School Photo - Centralia Christian School teaches Preschool through 10th grade students. We seek to encourage students' personal relationship with Jesus Christ and challenge them with academic excellence, Christian values and service to others.

Best Lewis County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 504 students in Lewis County, WA (there are 44 public schools, serving 12,687 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lewis County, WA include St. Joseph School, Lewis County Adventist School, and Centralia Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Lewis County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lewis County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Centralia Christian School
Centralia Christian School Photo - Centralia Christian School teaches Preschool through 10th grade students. We seek to encourage students' personal relationship with Jesus Christ and challenge them with academic excellence, Christian values and service to others.
(Christian)
1315 S. Tower Ave
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 736-7657
Gr: PK-10 | 256 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Lewis County Adventist School
Lewis County Adventist School Photo - We are in a quiet and beautiful country setting, just outside the city limits of Chehalis. Grades offered are Preschool-10th. Our school sits on a hill and has a fantastic view of Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
2102 S. Scheuber Rd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3213
Gr: PK-10 | 70 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
123 Sw 6th St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0961
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lewis County, Washington

Lewis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 546
Napavine, WA 98565
(360) 262-9139
Gr: PK-10 | 19 students

Overview

This County (Lewis County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
504 Students
120,517 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,946 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,708
$15,564
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$950
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
292 Students
59,326 Students
% White Students
58%
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
158 Students
38,579 Students
% of Others Students
31%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lewis County, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lewis County, WA include St. Joseph School, Lewis County Adventist School, and Centralia Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lewis County?
3 private schools are located in Lewis County.
What percentage of students in Lewis County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lewis County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lewis County?
75% of private schools in Lewis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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