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  • For the 2020 school year, there are 61 top private schools in Pierce County, Washington, serving 10,244 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
  • 62% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian).

Top Pierce County Private Schools (2020)

  • 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 | 606 students
  • Charles Wright Academy
    Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 660 students from age 3 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
    Tacoma, WA 98467
    (253)620-8373
    Grades: NS-12 | 669 students
  • Life Christian Academy
    Life Christian Academy Photo
    (Assembly of God)
    (1)
     1717 S Union Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253)756-2199
    Grades: NS-12 | 520 students
  • 31st Avenue KinderCare
    31st Avenue KinderCare Photo - 31st Avenue KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     123 31st Ave SE
    Puyallup, WA 98374
    (253)848-1907
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • All Saints Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     504 2nd Street Sw
    Puyallup, WA 98371
    (253)845-5025
    Grades: PK-8 | 367 students
  • All Saints School
    (Roman Catholic)
     2323 54th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98424
    (253)922-5360
    Grades: PK-8 | 334 students
  • Arcadia Learning Center
    Montessori School
     6312 N 38th St
    Tacoma, WA 98407
    (253)752-6463
    Grades: K | 52 students
  • Bellarmine Preparatory School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     2300 S Washington St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253)752-7701
    Grades: 9-12 | 968 students
  • Bethel Baptist Christian School
    Bethel Baptist Christian School Photo
    (Baptist)
     524 176th St. E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
    (253)537-1749
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
  • Bonney Lake KinderCare
    Bonney Lake KinderCare Photo - Bonney Lake KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     9010 Main St E
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391
    (253)863-2332
    Grades: NS-PK | 76 students
  • Cascade Christian - Puyallup Elementary School
    (Christian)
    (1)
     601 9th Ave Se
    Puyallup, WA 98372
    (253)841-1776
    Grades: K-6 | 340 students
  • Cascade Christian Schools - Fredrickson Campus
    Cascade Christian Schools - Fredrickson Campus Photo - The Mission Of Cascade Christian Schools is to glorify God by providing quality, Christ-centered education dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world.
    (Christian)
    (3)
     3425 176th Street E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
    (253)537-9339
    Grades: NS-6 | 222 students
  • Chief Leschi Schools
    Special Program Emphasis
     5625 52nd Street E
    Puyallup, WA 98371
    (253)445-6000
    Grades: PK-12 | 782 students
  • Community Montessori
    Montessori School
     1407 S I St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253)627-7554
    Grades: PK-4 | 33 students
  • Concordia Christian Academy
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    (3)
     202 E 56th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98404
    (253)475-9513
    Grades: PK-12 | 70 students
  • Concordia Lutheran School
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
     202 E 56th St
    Tacoma, WA 98404
    (253)475-9513
    Grades: NS-8 | 172 students
  • The Cor Deo School
    The Cor Deo School Photo - Our grammar school is located at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.
    (Presbyterian)
    (2)
     20 Tacoma Avenue S
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    (253)240-0287
    Grades: K-8 | 103 students
  • Cornerstone Montessori School (formerly Stepping Stones)
    Montessori School
     1644 Gault St
    Sumner, WA 98390
    (253)987-7239
    Grades: NS-5 | n/a students
  • Covenant High School
    Covenant High School Photo
    (7)
     620 South Shirley Street
    Tacoma, WA 98465
    (253)759-9570
    Grades: 9-12 | 86 students
  • Evergreen Lutheran High School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
     7306 Waller Rd E
    Tacoma, WA 98443
    (253)946-4488
    Grades: 9-12 | 93 students
  • Faith Baptist Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
     5714 29th St Ne
    Tacoma, WA 98422
    (253)927-7673
    Grades: PK-12 | 74 students
  • Faith Lutheran School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
    (1)
     113 S 96th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98444
    (253)537-2696
    Grades: PK-8 | 98 students
  • Frederickson KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     17419 Canyon Parkway East
    Tacoma, WA 98446
    (833)905-3276
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Gig Harbor Academy
    Gig Harbor Academy Photo - Spanish offered and taught by specialized teachers. GHA's Spanish curriculum develops positive attitudes and excitement toward learning the Spanish language.
    (3)
     6820 32nd St NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)265-2150
    Grades: NS-5 | 144 students
  • Gig Harbor KinderCare
    Gig Harbor KinderCare Photo - Gig Harbor KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     3811 Grandview St
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)851-1777
    Grades: NS-PK | 30 students
  • Harbor Christian Schools
    (Christian)
     6509 38th Avenue Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)857-6242
    Grades: 5-11 | 17 students
  • Harbor Montessori
    Montessori School
     5414 Comte Dr Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)851-5722
    Grades: PK-8 | 115 students
  • Heritage Christian School
    Heritage Christian School Photo - "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." -- Psalm 127:1
    (Presbyterian)
    (4)
     5412 67th Ave W
    University Place, WA 98467
    (253)564-6276
    Grades: PK-8 | 180 students
  • Holy Rosary School
    Holy Rosary School Photo - Food Bank Drive! Helping our community!
    Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     504 S 30th St
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    (253)272-7012
    Grades: PK-8 | 207 students
  • Hosanna Christian School
    Hosanna Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    (2)
     3114 45th Street Ct Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253)851-8952
    Grades: PK-8 | 50 students
  • Imagination School
    Montessori School
     14824 C Street South
    Tacoma, WA 98444
    (253)535-2522
    Grades: PK-6 | 13 students
  • Kelly Lake Montessori
    Montessori School
     20608 Old Sumner Buckley Hwy
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391
    (253)447-4445
    Grades: PK-K | 30 students
  • Kings Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
    Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
     1231 S 76th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98408
    (253)475-6385
    Grades: NS-PK | 48 students
  • La Petite Academy Gem Heights Dr
    La Petite Academy Gem Heights Dr Photo - We welcome you to stop in and see our programs anytime.
    Daycare / Preschool
     16028 Gem Heights Drive E
    Puyallup, WA 98375
    (253)848-4185
    Grades: NS-6 | 143 students
  • Lake Tapps Montessori
    Montessori School
     4118 W Tapps Dr E
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391
    (253)862-6556
    Grades: PK-K | 28 students
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