For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,073 students in 98040, WA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,975 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 98040, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 98040, WA include French American School of Puget Sound, Northwest Yeshiva High School, and St. Monica Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked 98040 Washington Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Learning Center Llc
Montessori School
2760 73rd Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8900
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8900
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Early World Montessori
Montessori School
3027 80th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-2400
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-2400
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
9311 SE 36th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
9655 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) Capitol Hill Preschool Campus
Daycare / Preschool
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
Gr: PK | 12 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
98040, Washington Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
7834 Se 32nd St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 98040, WA?
The top ranked private schools in 98040, WA include French American School of Puget Sound, Northwest Yeshiva High School, and St. Monica Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 98040?
8 private schools are located in 98040.
How diverse are private schools in 98040?
98040 private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98040 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 98040 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
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