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  • For the 2020 school year, there are 55 top private schools in Washington belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 15,744 students.
  • The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
    (Episcopal)
     827 N Tacoma Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)272-2216
    Grades: NS-12 | 606 students
  • The Bear Creek School
    The Bear Creek School Photo - There are 45-70 graduates of The Bear Creek School each June.
    (Christian)
    (7)
     8905 208th Avenue NE
    Redmond, WA 98053
    (425)898-1720
    Grades: NS-12 | 840 students
  • Charles Wright Academy
    Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 660 students from age 3 to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
    (6)
     7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
    University Place, WA 98467
    (253)620-8373
    Grades: NS-12 | 669 students
  • Dartmoor School
    Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus
    9622 Roosevelt Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98115
    (425)885-6296
    Grades: 1-12 | 37 students
  • Dartmoor School
    Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus
    Alternative School
     11812 North Creek Pkwy. N #102
    Bothell, WA 98011
    (425)885-6296
    Grades: 1-12 | 29 students
  • Dartmoor School
    Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
    Alternative School
    (1)
     22500 SE 64th PL, #130
    Issaquah, WA 98027
    (425)885-6296
    Grades: 1-12 | 43 students
  • Eastside Catholic School
    Eastside Catholic School Photo - Our campus is situated on 50 beautiful acres and surrounded by protected wetlands and forest.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     232 228th Avenue SE
    Sammamish, WA 98074
    (425)295-3000
    Grades: 6-12 | 827 students
  • Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
    Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Since 1907, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart has been graduating caring, capable and globally competent young women who are well prepared for college and beyond.
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     4800 139th Avenue Se
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    (425)641-0700
    Grades: 5-12 | 260 students
  • St. Thomas School
    St. Thomas School Photo
    (5)
     8300 NE 12th Street
    Medina, WA 98039
    (425)454-5880
    Grades: PK-8 | 343 students
  • Bertschi School
    Bertschi School Photo
    2227 10th Avenue E
    Seattle, WA 98102
    (206)442-6855
    Grades: PK-5 | 246 students
  • Billings Middle School
    Billings Middle School Photo
    (3)
     12351 8th Ave NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
    (206)547-4614
    Grades: 6-8 | 100 students
  • Bright Water Waldorf School
    Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Beginning in the early childhood classes, circle time and group songs connect the children with rhythm, melody, and pitch. Students rise into the early grades with flute and lyre playing. Formal subject classes for music instruction start in the fourth grade with Strings. In middle school students venture into more complex arrangements and play together in ensembles.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (3)
     1501 10th Avenue E Ste 100
    Seattle, WA 98102
    (206)624-6176
    Grades: NS-8 | 184 students
  • Brooklake Christian School
    Brooklake Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    (1)
     629 S 356th St
    Federal Way, WA 98003
    (253)517-8247
    Grades: NS-5 | 109 students
  • The Bush School
    The Bush School Photo
    (1)
     3400 E Harrison Street
    Seattle, WA 98112
    (206)322-7978
    Grades: NS-12 | 661 students
  • Eastside Preparatory School
    Eastside Preparatory School Photo
    10613 NE 38th Place
    Kirkland, WA 98033
    (425)822-5668
    Grades: 5-12 | 431 students
  • Epiphany School
    Epiphany School Photo - Epiphany School is an independent, non-parochial school serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.
    3611 E Denny Way
    Seattle, WA 98122
    (206)323-9011
    Grades: PK-5 | 236 students
  • Eton School
    Eton School Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!
    Montessori School
    (3)
     2701 Bellevue-Redmond Rd
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425)881-4230
    Grades: PK-8 | 303 students
  • The Evergreen School
    Special Program Emphasis
    (5)
     15201 Meridian Avenue N
    Seattle, WA 98133
    (206)364-0801
    Grades: NS-8 | 473 students
  • Explorer West Middle School
    Explorer West Middle School Photo - Explorer West Community Gardening Project
    10015 28th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98146
    (206)935-0495
    Grades: 6-8 | 106 students
  • Faith Lutheran School
    Faith Lutheran School Photo
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
    (8)
     9041 166th Ave NE
    Redmond, WA 98052
    (425)885-1810
    Grades: NS-PK | 80 students
  • The Franklin Academy
    (Christian)
    (1)
     1509 E. Victor Street
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    (360)733-1750
    Grades: NS-8 | n/a students
  • French American School Of Puget Sound
    French American School Of Puget Sound Photo - The FASPS building from the playgrounds on Mercer Island
    Special Program Emphasis
    (8)
     3795 East Mercer Way
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    (206)275-3533
    Grades: PK-8 | 447 students
  • French Immersion School Of Washington
    French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - The 4th grade students recorded videos to teach others how to become responsible eco-citizens. They wrote their own scripts, recorded their scenes, and edited their videos.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (6)
     4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425)653-3970
    Grades: NS-5 | 185 students
  • Giddens School
    Giddens School Photo - As students graduate and go to middle school, it is our responsibility to set them on a path in which they can use technology as a resource to enhance their learning opportunities. As we continue to strive for excellence, Giddens is committed to graduating students who are digital citizens. Digital citizens are capable of engaging responsibly in technology, leverage
    (9)
     2120 21st Avenue S
    Seattle, WA 98144
    (206)324-4847
    Grades: NS-5 | 180 students
  • Gig Harbor Academy
    Gig Harbor Academy Photo - Spanish offered and taught by specialized teachers. GHA's Spanish curriculum develops positive attitudes and excitement toward learning the Spanish language.
    (3)
     6820 32nd St NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)265-2150
    Grades: NS-5 | 144 students
  • Hamlin Robinson School
    Hamlin Robinson School Photo
    Special Education School
    (1)
     1701 20th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98144
    (206)763-1167
    Grades: 1-8 | 279 students
  • The Harbor School
     15920 Vashon Hwy SW
    Vashon, WA 98070
    (206)567-5955
    Grades: 4-8 | 46 students
  • Harrah Community Christian School
    (Christian)
     50 Dane Ave
    Harrah, WA 98933
    (509)848-2418
    Grades: PK-8 | 27 students
  • Holy Names Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     728 21st Ave E
    Seattle, WA 98112
    (206)323-4272
    Grades: 9-12 | 660 students
  • The Lake & Park School
    The Lake & Park School Photo
    3201 Hunter Blvd South
    Seattle, WA 98144
    (206)721-3480
    Grades: PK-5 | 69 students
  • Lake Washington Girls Middle School
    Lake Washington Girls Middle School Photo
    All-girls
    (2)
     2100 S. Walker Street
    Seattle, WA 98144
    (206)709-3800
    Grades: 6-8 | 123 students
  • Lakeside School
    (Amish)
    (1)
     14050 1st Avenue NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
    (260)499-4481
    Grades: 1-8 | 141 students
  • The Little School
    The Little School Photo
    (6)
     2812 116th Ave NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
    (425)827-8708
    Grades: PK-5 | 155 students
  • The Meridian School
     4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242
    Seattle, WA 98103
    (206)632-7154
    Grades: K-5 | n/a students
  • The Northwest School
    (6)
     1415 Summit Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122
    (206)682-7309
    Grades: 6-12 | 510 students
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