Top 20 Best Pierce County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 41 private elementary schools serving 9,511 students in Pierce County, WA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pierce County, WA include Charles Wright Academy, Saint Patrick Catholic School and Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Continuation School.
The average tuition cost is $11,230, which is lower than the Washington private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,369.
73% of private elementary schools in Pierce County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Pierce County Private Elementary Schools (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
All Saints Continuation School
(Catholic)
504 2nd Street Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 845-5025
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
All Saints School
(Catholic)
2323 54th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 845-5025
Grades: PK-8
| 334 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
601 9th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Grades: 7-12
| 382 students
3425 176th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 841-1776
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Chief Leschi Schools
Special Program Emphasis
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 782 students
Concordia Christian Academy
Concordia Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Concordia Christian Academy! We invite you to discover the opportunities that are part of the Concordia experience. Our school deeply values the unique gifts that God gives each of us, and we ensure that our students discover and develop their giftedness by offering a full range of customized academics, sports and fine arts programs, and service activities.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
202 E 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-9513
Grades: K-12
| 217 students
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
113 S 96th Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-2696
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Hrrs Juan Diego Academy
Hrrs Juan Diego Academy Photo - Food Bank Drive! Helping our community!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
504 S 30th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-7012
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Grades: NS-12
| 740 students
Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
3008 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo
(Other Lutheran)
120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Grades: NS-8
| 457 students
St. Frances Cabrini School
St. Frances Cabrini School Photo - www.cabrinischool.org
(Catholic)
(8)
5621 108th St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-5748
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
St. John XXIII STEM Academy
St. John XXIII STEM Academy Photo - Visitation Catholic STEM Academy building with Church of the Visitation Parish next door.
(Catholic)
(1)
3306 S 58th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-6424
Grades: NS-8
| 123 students
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
1112 North G Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Grades: NS-8
| 372 students
Sound Christian Academy
Sound Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
2310 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7226
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Tacoma Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 359-0608
Grades: PK-10
| 343 students
Bethel Baptist Christian School
Bethel Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
524 176th St. E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 537-1749
Grades: PK-12
| students
15502 96th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Community Montessori
Community Montessori Photo - Community Montessori mural, painted by a student's grandmother
Montessori School
1407 S I St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-7554
Grades: NS-7
| 26 students
The Cor Deo School
The Cor Deo School Photo - Our grammar school is located at First Presbyterian Church Tacoma.
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
(4)
20 Tacoma Avenue S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 240-0287
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Cornerstone Montessori
Cornerstone Montessori Photo
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 927-7673
Grades: K-12
| 35 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
Harbor Christian Schools
(Christian)
6509 38th Avenue Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Harbor Montessori
Montessori School
5414 Comte Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-5722
Grades: PK-9
| 175 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
| 205 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
| 45 students
Imagination School
Montessori School
14824 C Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
Grades: PK-6
| 11 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
Lakewood Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
(1)
10202 112th Street Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 584-6024
Grades: PK-4
| 51 students
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Pierce County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tacoma Adventist (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1125 S 34th St, Box 8190
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 472-3204
Grades: K-8
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Pierce County, WA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pierce County, WA include Charles Wright Academy, Saint Patrick Catholic School and Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pierce County, WA?
41 private elementary schools are located in Pierce County, WA.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Pierce County, WA?
The average tuition cost is $11,230, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,369.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Pierce County, WA?
Pierce County, WA private elementary schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pierce County, WA?
73% of private elementary schools in Pierce County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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