Top NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools Private Schools in Washington

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For the 2021 school year, there are 31 top private schools in Washington belonging to the NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools, serving 7,033 students.
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Top NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools Private Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades 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.
    (Episcopal)
     827 N Tacoma Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253) 272-2216
    Grades: NS-12 | 624 students
  • Charles Wright Academy
    Charles Wright Academy Photo - ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Our graduating seniors consistently place in the top 10% of Washington state students and matriculate to top colleges and universities. A strong college counseling program, academic challenge, access to advanced work, a developmentally appropriate progression of skills, and a commitment to service-learning ensure our students are prepared for college and for life.
    (6)
     7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
    University Place, WA 98467
    (253) 620-8373
    Grades: NS-12 | 669 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
    (9)
     16413 NE 50th Ave
    Vancouver, WA 98686
    (360) 574-5752
    Grades: NS-8 | 92 students
  • The Little School
    The Little School Photo
    (8)
     2812 116th Ave NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
    (425) 827-8708
    Grades: PK-5 | 170 students
  • St. Thomas School
    St. Thomas School Photo
    (5)
     8300 NE 12th Street
    Medina, WA 98039
    (425) 454-5880
    Grades: PK-8 | 343 students
  • Woodinville Montessori School - North Creek Campus
    Woodinville Montessori School - North Creek Campus Photo - Maria Montessori observed that early childhood is a critical time for learning. The 3-6-year-old child goes about effortlessly soaking up information, forming impressions and habits, all of which become the basis for future learning and behavior. Our Early Childhood Program is adapted to the unique and ephemeral learning abilities of the young child.
    Montessori School
    (1)
     19102 N Creek Pkwy
    Bothell, WA 98011
    (425) 482-3184
    Grades: PK-12 | 364 students
  • Academy For Precision Learning
    Academy For Precision Learning Photo - Welcome to our school.
    Special Education School
     5031 University Way Ne
    Seattle, WA 98105
    (206) 427-0115
    Grades: K-12 | 100 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)
     1501 10th Avenue E Ste 100
    Seattle, WA 98102
    (206) 624-6176
    Grades: NS-8 | 184 students
  • Eton School
    Eton School Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!
    Montessori School
    (3)
     2701 Bellevue-Redmond Rd
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425) 881-4230
    Grades: PK-8 | 303 students
  • French Immersion School Of Washington
    French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - The 4th grade students recorded videos to teach others how to become responsible eco-citizens. They wrote their own scripts, recorded their scenes, and edited their videos.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (6)
     4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425) 653-3970
    Grades: NS-7 | 180 students
  • Holy Names Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     728 21st Ave E
    Seattle, WA 98112
    (206) 323-4272
    Grades: 9-12 | 660 students
  • Hyla Middle School
     7861 Bucklin Hill Rd Ne
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
    (206) 842-5988
    Grades: 6-8 | 88 students
  • The Island School
    The Island School Photo - Art students draw the cherry tree at our school entrance.
    (8)
     8553 NE Day Road
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
    (206) 842-0400
    Grades: K-5 | 91 students
  • Jefferson Community School
    Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017
    Special Program Emphasis
     280 Quincy St Ste I
    Port Townsend, WA 98368
    (360) 385-0622
    Grades: 7-12 | 30 students
  • The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle
    The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle Photo - Students enjoy extensive experiential learning opportunities and field trips including camping experiences in the Cascades. Students also visit local watersheds, learn about the salmon habitat and have overnight trips to local environmental camps.
    (Jewish)
    (7)
     15749 NE 4th Street
    Bellevue, WA 98008
    (425) 460-0260
    Grades: NS-8 | 130 students
  • Montessori Country School
    Montessori School
     10994 ARROW POINT DR. NE
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
    (206) 842-4966
    Grades: NS-6 | n/a students
  • North Seattle French School
    North Seattle French School Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
     18560 1st Ave NE
    Seattle, WA 98155
    (206) 365-1034
    Grades: NS-5 | 78 students
  • The Northwest School
    (6)
     1415 Summit Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122
    (206) 682-7309
    Grades: 6-12 | 510 students
  • Northwest Yeshiva High School
    Northwest Yeshiva High School Photo
    (Jewish)
    (8)
     5017 90th Avenue SE
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    (206) 232-5272
    Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
  • Open Window School
    Open Window School Photo - We challenge, support, and trust students to do real work that matters and has an impact beyond the classroom.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (3)
     6128 168th Place SE
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    (425) 747-2911
    Grades: K-8 | 355 students
  • Puget Sound Community School
    Puget Sound Community School Photo
    Alternative School
    (2)
     660 S Dearborn St
    Seattle, WA 98134
    (206) 324-4350
    Grades: 6-12 | 45 students
  • St. George's School
    (2)
     2929 W Waikiki Road
    Spokane, WA 99208
    (509) 464-8830
    Grades: K-12 | 361 students
  • Seattle Country Day School
    Seattle Country Day School Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
     2619 4th Ave N
    Seattle, WA 98109
    (206) 691-2625
    Grades: K-8 | 377 students
  • Silverwood School
    Silverwood School Photo - Welcome to Silverwood School!
    (18)
     14000 Central Valley Rd NW
    Poulsbo, WA 98370
    (360) 697-7526
    Grades: K-6 | 53 students
  • Soundview School
    Soundview School Photo
    (2)
     6515 196th St SW
    Lynnwood, WA 98036
    (425) 778-8572
    Grades: NS-8 | n/a students
  • Spruce St School
    Spruce St School Photo
    914 Virginia Street
    Seattle, WA 98101
    (206) 621-9211
    Grades: K-5 | 104 students
  • Three Tree Montessori School
    Three Tree Montessori School Photo
    Montessori School
    (1)
     220 SW 160th Street
    Seattle, WA 98166
    (206) 242-5100
    Grades: PK-6 | 153 students
  • Villa Academy
    Villa Academy Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     5001 Ne 50th Street
    Seattle, WA 98105
    (206) 524-8885
    Grades: PK-8 | 410 students
  • Westside School
    Westside School Photo
    10404 34th Avenue SW
    Seattle, WA 98146
    (206) 932-2511
    Grades: NS-8 | 304 students
  • Woodinville Montessori School - Woodinville PK-K Campus
    Woodinville Montessori School - Woodinville PK-K Campus Photo - A view of the WMS Woodinville campus East Building, the home of four Early Childhood (preschool and Kindergarten) classrooms, conveniently located off of the Woodinville-Redmond Road close to downtown Woodinville, WA with access to Hwy 522 and I-405.
    Montessori School
     13965 NE 166th Street
    Woodinville, WA 98072
    (425) 420-9714
    Grades: PK-K | 77 students
  • Yellow Wood Academy
    Yellow Wood Academy Photo - We are so proud of our YWA graduates!
    Alternative School
     9655 SE 36th Street,
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    (206) 236-1095
    Grades: K-12 | 134 students
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