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  • For the 2018-19 school year, there are 54 top private schools in Washington belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 16,069 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 (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Annie Wright Schools opened a new program for high school boys for the 2017-18 school year. Based on the exceptional academic program of Annie Wright's Upper School for Girls but designed as a separate and unique experience, the Upper School for Boys draws on Annie Wright's rich traditions while providing inquiry-based and innovative programs.
    (Episcopal)
     827 N Tacoma Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)272-2216
    Grades: NS-12 | 532 students
  • The Bear Creek School
    The Bear Creek School Photo - All students in grade 5 learn to play a band instrument.
    (Christian)
    (7)
     8905 208th Avenue NE
    Redmond, WA 98053
    (425)898-1720
    Grades: NS-12 | 811 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
  • St. Thomas School
    St. Thomas School Photo
     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
     7217 Woodlawn Ave Ne
    Seattle, WA 98115
    (206)547-4614
    Grades: 6-8 | 100 students
  • Bright Water Waldorf School
    Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf teachers integrate an artistic sense of wonder and beauty into all subjects. By combining handwork, art, music, and movement with the study of science, mathematics, literature, and history, students learn that there are many different ways to see and understand the world. The Waldorf curriculum immerses students in image, sound, and movement. This strengthens imaginative powers at every level.
    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: PK-5 | 109 students
  • The Bush School
    The Bush School Photo
    (1)
     3400 E Harrison Street
    Seattle, WA 98112
    (206)322-7978
    Grades: K-12 | 661 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 on one campus.
    (3)
     7723 Chambers Creek Rd W
    University Place, WA 98467
    (253)620-8373
    Grades: NS-12 | 18 students
  • Dartmoor School
    Dartmoor School Photo
    Alternative School
     9622 Roosevelt Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98115
    (425)885-6296
    Grades: 1-12 | 78 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 | 78 students
  • Dartmoor School
    Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School
    Alternative School
    (1)
     22500 SE 64th PL, #130
    Issaquah, WA 98027
    (425)885-6296
    Grades: 1-12 | 78 students
  • Eastside Preparatory School
    Eastside Preparatory School Photo
     10613 NE 38th Place
    Kirkland, WA 98033
    (425)822-5668
    Grades: 5-12 | 457 students
  • Epiphany School
     3611 E Denny Way
    Seattle, WA 98122
    (206)323-9011
    Grades: PK-5 | 221 students
  • Eton School
    Eton School Photo - Two lower elementary students collaborate on a multiplication assignment using the Stamp Game.
    Montessori School
    (3)
     2701 Bellevue-Redmond Rd
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425)881-4230
    Grades: PK-8 | 283 students
  • The Evergreen School
    Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     15201 Meridian Avenue N
    Seattle, WA 98133
    (206)364-0801
    Grades: NS-8 | 477 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 | 105 students
  • Faith Lutheran School
    Faith Lutheran School Photo
    (Christian)
    (9)
     9041 166th Ave NE
    Redmond, WA 98052
    (425)885-1810
    Grades: NS-PK | 70 students
  • Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
    Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo - One pillar of our Global Experiences curriculum is the Resources and Sustainability trip. In 2017, groups of students and teachers visited Costa Rica; the 2018 trip will be to the Dominican Republic.
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     4800 139th Avenue Se
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    (425)641-0700
    Grades: 5-12 | 395 students
  • French American School Of Puget Sound
    French American School Of Puget Sound Photo - At FASPS, a healthy mind and a healthy body go hand-in-hand.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (8)
     3795 East Mercer Way
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    (206)275-3533
    Grades: NS-8 | 425 students
  • French Immersion School Of Washington
    French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - Students enjoy our outdoor play area.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (4)
     4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425)653-3970
    Grades: NS-5 | 183 students
  • Giddens School
    Giddens School Photo - Giddens kids participating in the maker movement.
    (2)
     620 - 20th Ave South
    Seattle, WA 98144
    (206)324-4847
    Grades: NS-5 | 165 students
  • Gig Harbor Academy
    Gig Harbor Academy Photo - In each class, students are given the opportunity to: SING: focusing on tone, pitch and expressiveness READ: developing skills from pre-reading to complex notation reading LISTEN: to quality music of many genres and cultures MOVE: reinforcing beat and form, and exploring Laban?'s themes of movement PLAY: improving instrumental technique from shakers and sticks to recorders
    (3)
     6820 32nd St NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)265-2150
    Grades: NS-5 | 140 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 | 283 students
  • The Harbor School
     PO Box 1912
    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: K-8 | 31 students
  • Holy Names Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     728 21st Ave E
    Seattle, WA 98112
    (206)323-4272
    Grades: 9-12 | 685 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)
     810 18th Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122
    (206)709-3800
    Grades: 6-8 | 115 students
  • Lakeside School
    (Amish)
    (1)
     14050 1st Avenue NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
    (206)368-3600
    Grades: 5-12 | 858 students
  • The Little School
    The Little School Photo
    Montessori School
    (6)
     2812 116th Ave NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
    (425)827-8708
    Grades: PK-5 | 155 students
  • The Northwest School
    (6)
     1415 Summit Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122
    (206)682-7309
    Grades: 6-12 | 510 students
  • Open Window School
    Open Window School Photo - Open Window is a diverse and welcoming community, united in supporting our children and families.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     6128 168th Place SE
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    (425)747-2911
    Grades: K-8 | 340 students
  • The Overlake School
    The Overlake School Photo - Overlake athletic teams are abundant, competitive and provide the chance for all students to play.
    (1)
     20301 NE 108th Street
    Redmond, WA 98053
    (425)868-1000
    Grades: 5-12 | 527 students
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