For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 459 students in Mountlake Terrace, WA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,113 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Mountlake Terrace, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Mountlake Terrace, WA is Brighton School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Mountlake Terrace Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21705 58th Avenue West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 584-2361
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 584-2361
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24000 Van Ry Blvd
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(206) 672-4483
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(206) 672-4483
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
22105 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 778-9861
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 778-9861
Gr: K-9 | 132 students
Overview
This Town (Mountlake Terrace)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
459 Students
120,257 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
45 Teachers
10,030 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,310
$15,674
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
14%
8%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
18 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
224 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
49%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
651 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
131 Students
38,588 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA is Brighton School.
How many private schools are located in Mountlake Terrace?
3 private schools are located in Mountlake Terrace.
What percentage of students in Mountlake Terrace go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Mountlake Terrace are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mountlake Terrace?
33% of private schools in Mountlake Terrace are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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