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Best Washington Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 2,513 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington include Willows Preparatory School, Villa Academy, and Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
45% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington (2026)

All-Star Academy Photo
All-Star Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
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Map of Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
316 Fourth Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
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Kitsap Adventist Christian School Photo
Kitsap Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5088 NW Taylor Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-4542
(5)
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Map of Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
Christian
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
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Queen Of Angels School Photo
Queen Of Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Catholic
1007 S Oak St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-6903
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Sunrise Beach School Photo
Sunrise Beach School
Gr: PK-11 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Christian
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
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Villa Academy Photo
Villa Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
5001 Ne 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
(5)
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Willows Preparatory School Photo
Willows Preparatory School
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
(4)
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Map of K-school
K-school
Gr: 2-11 | 25 students
2021 S 260th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 529-1805
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Map of The Madrone School (the Grady School)
The Madrone School (the Grady School)
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Special Education School
10020 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
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Map of Northlake Academy
Northlake Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
12931 Ne 126th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 889-4444
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington include Willows Preparatory School, Villa Academy, and Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Washington?
11 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Washington.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington?
Washington private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Washington?
45% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
11
Private Schools
2,513
Students
$21,385
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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