Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.

Best 98501 Washington Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 629 students in 98501, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in 98501, WA include Sunrise Beach School, Olympia Community School, and St. Michael School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private preschools in 98501, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 98501 Washington Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Olympia Community School
Olympia Community School Photo - Our 1st/2nd grade classroom!
(10)
1939 Karen Frazier Rd. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
1204 11th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Tuition listed
Sunrise Beach School
Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.
(Christian)
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Gr: PK-11 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capital Montessori School
Capital Montessori School Photo - In the Safeco Field dugout during a field trip.
Montessori School
730 Lilly Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 438-3639
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia Waldorf School Photo - A rainbow rises over the historic main schoolhouse, which has been home to Olympia Waldorf School for over 35 years. The campus also includes a separate Middle School building for grades 6-8, and a residential kinderhaus at the far north side of the property.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Serendipity Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
4315 Tumwater Valley Drive
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in 98501, WA include Sunrise Beach School, Olympia Community School, and St. Michael School.
How many private preschools are located in 98501?
6 private preschools are located in 98501.
How diverse are private preschools in 98501?
98501 private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 98501?
33% of private preschools in 98501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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