Top 10 Best Washington Private Preschools Belonging To NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private preschools belonging to nwais (northwest association of independent schools) serving 5,500 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked belonging to nwais (northwest association of independent schools) private preschools in Washington include Charles Wright Academy, Annie Wright Schools and St. Thomas School.
The average tuition cost is $26,125, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $10,686.
10% of private preschools belonging to nwais (northwest association of independent schools) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging To NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Washington (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 578 students
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(8)
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
St. Thomas School
St. Thomas School Photo
(5)
8300 NE 12th Street
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 454-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 330 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.
(2)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Grades: NS-12
| 838 students
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-2650
Grades: NS-8
| 505 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 329 students
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle Waldorf School Photo
(10)
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Grades: NS-12
| 269 students
Soundview School
Soundview School Photo
(2)
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Grades: NS-8
| 159 students
Villa Academy
Villa Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
5001 Ne 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Westside School
Westside School Photo
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Grades: NS-8
| 394 students
19102 North Creek Parkway
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-3184
Grades: NS-12
| 374 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)
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Grades: NS-8
| 119 students
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
(6)
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Grades: NS-8
| 223 students
The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences
The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences Photo - The Gardner School campus sits on five beautiful acres of land in rural Clark County, easily accessible from I-5 and I-205. The grounds offer children the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in a safe, natural setting
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Grades: NS-6
| 105 students
Gig Harbor Academy
Gig Harbor Academy Photo
(8)
6820 32nd St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
Grades: NS-5
| 180 students
Montessori Country School
Montessori School
10994 ARROW POINT DR. NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4966
Grades: NS-6
| students
North Seattle French School
North Seattle French School Photo - Our preschool teachers place a strong focus on play, songs and artistic activities, fostering development of gross and fine motor skills along with language.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
18560 1st Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-1034
Grades: NS-5
| 99 students
Seattle Area German American School
Seattle Area German American School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
11010 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 442-2023
Grades: NS-5
| 150 students
Three Tree Montessori School
Three Tree Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
220 SW 160th Street
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 242-5100
Grades: NS-6
| 186 students
5601 University Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 584-0653
Grades: PK-5
| students
13965 NE 166th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 482-3184
Grades: NS-K
| 79 students

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