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Best Washington Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 1,212 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington include Hope Lutheran School, Concordia Christian Academy, and Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington (2026-27)

Map of Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
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Concordia Christian Academy Photo
Concordia Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
202 E 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-9513
(5)
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Hope Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4456 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-8500
(3)
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Zion Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3923 103rd Ave SE
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 334-5064
(6)
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Peace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1234 Ne Riddell Road
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 373-2116
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Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo
Sunbeams Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
23810 112th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington include Hope Lutheran School, Concordia Christian Academy, and Zion Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Washington?
6 private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Washington.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington?
Washington private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Washington?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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1,212
Students
$9,081
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23%
Students of Color
14:1
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