The Evergreen School Photo

Best Washington Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 8,893 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington include Annie Wright Schools, Charles Wright Academy, and The Bear Creek School.
The average tuition cost is $27,841, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $13,561.
28% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Washington (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(12)
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Gr: NS-12 | 948 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months 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
Gr: NS-12 | 578 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany School
Epiphany School Photo - Epiphany School is an independent, non-parochial school serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.
(8)
3611 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9011
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
(2)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Gr: NS-12 | 838 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(8)
9041 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
Gr: NS | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French American School of Puget Sound
French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French Immersion School Of Washington
French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - A Preschool Teacher and her student are playing with a toy in class.
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Gr: NS-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
https://www.etonschool.org
https://www.etonschool.org Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!
Montessori School
(3)
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
King's Way Christian Schools
King's Way Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(7)
3606 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 574-1613
Gr: NS-12 | 1,110 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
(2)
501 N Walnut Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 926-7987
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Louise School
St. Louise School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
133 156th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 746-4220
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Soundview School
Soundview School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Gr: NS-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5062 9th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8237
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Villa Academy
Villa Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
5001 Ne 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Westside School
Westside School Photo
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Gr: NS-8 | 397 students Avg. class size: 38 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Gr: NS-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brooklake Christian School
Brooklake Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
629 S 356th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 517-8247
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar River Montessori School
Cedar River Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
15828 SE Jones Road
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 271-9614
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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
(18)
2120 21st Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 324-4847
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Harrah Community Christian School
(Christian)
50 Dane Ave
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Tuition listed
The Meridian School
The Meridian School Photo
(3)
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7154
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Rose Hill KinderCare
Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
15202 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Summersun Montessori
Montessori School
1804 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-3510
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
The Valley School
The Valley School Photo
(3)
318 30th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-4475
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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