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.

Best Lewis County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 490 students in Lewis County, WA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lewis County, WA include Lewis County Adventist School, Centralia Christian School, and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Lewis County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Lewis County Private Elementary 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
490 Students
101,739 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
8,540 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
$15,457
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$950
$9,864
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,107 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
7,871 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,483 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
278 Students
52,042 Students
% White Students
57%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
538 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
30,510 Students
% of Others Students
32%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Lewis County, WA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lewis County, WA include Lewis County Adventist School, Centralia Christian School, and St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lewis County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Lewis County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lewis County?
100% of private elementary schools in Lewis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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