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Puyallup Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,544 students in Puyallup, WA, 12% of all K-12 students in Puyallup, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
58% of private schools in Puyallup, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,544
  • Average Tuition: $11,125
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Puyallup, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,544
  • Average Tuition: $11,125
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Puyallup, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Puyallup Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of All Saints Elementary School
All Saints Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
504 2nd Street Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 845-5025
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Map of Cascade Christian -junior High/high School
Cascade Christian -junior High/high School
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
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Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo
Cascade Christian Junior High/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
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Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus Photo
Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students
Sports: 8
15502 96th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
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Cascade Christian Schools Puyallup Elementary Photo
Cascade Christian Schools Puyallup Elementary
Gr: K-6 | 349 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
819 21st St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
(2)
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Map of Chief Leschi Schools
Chief Leschi Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 782 students
Specialized Curriculum
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
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Map of Northwest Christian School
Northwest Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
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31st Avenue KinderCare Photo
31st Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
123 31st Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 848-1907
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La Petite Academy Gem Heights Dr Photo
La Petite Academy Gem Heights Dr
Gr: NS-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
16028 Gem Heights Drive E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 848-4185
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Meridian KinderCare Photo
Meridian KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10221 152nd St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-5686
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Map of Puyallup KinderCare
Puyallup KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
301 43 Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-3785
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Map of Salvation Christian Academy
Salvation Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 206 students
Baptist
10622 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 952-7163
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Puyallup, WA Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+50.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
3,544
Students
+85.5% (+1,633 students) 10-yr
$11,125
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.0% (-1.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Puyallup)
This State (WA)
# Schools
12 Schools
788 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPuyallup, WA Total Schools
202512
202412
202311
202210
202110
202010
20199
20189
20178
20168
20158
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Private schools up 4 in Puyallup, rising from 8 in 2016 to 12 in 2025.
# Students
3,544 Students
118,587 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025354172179
2024354170172
2023275163174
2022255157185
2021255157180
2020255151171
2019290152175
2018290150172
2017382151180
2016382148178
2015382144167
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Average students up 99 in Puyallup private schools, rising from 255 in 2021 to 354 in 2025.
% Students of Color
20%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202520%31%34%
202420%29%34%
202323%32%33%
202220%29%33%
202120%28%32%
202020%27%32%
201920%27%31%
201820%26%31%
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0.60
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.600.640.65
20240.600.640.65
20230.590.640.65
20220.600.620.64
20210.600.630.64
20200.600.630.64
20190.570.610.63
20180.570.620.63
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Diversity score steady at 0.60 in Puyallup private schools, while Washington and the U.S. were both higher at 0.64 and 0.65 in 2025.
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# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%2%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%2%2%
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# Asian Students
106 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20254%8%5%
20244%8%5%
20236%8%5%
20223%7%4%
20213%7%4%
20203%7%4%
20193%6%4%
20183%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
86 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20234%5%9%
20225%5%8%
20215%5%9%
20205%5%9%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
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# Black Students
72 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
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Black students at 3% in Puyallup private schools, matching Washington but below the 7% U.S. share in 2025.
# White Students
1,348 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
49%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202549%50%52%
202449%50%52%
202356%51%52%
202252%53%54%
202152%53%54%
202052%53%54%
201959%55%56%
201859%55%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
1,117 Students
37,123 Students
% of Others Students
40%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202539%32%26%
202439%32%26%
202330%31%25%
202236%30%25%
202136%30%25%
202036%29%24%
201930%29%24%
201830%29%23%
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Other-race share now 39% in Puyallup private schools, higher than Washington's 32% and the U.S. 26% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
129 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearPuyallup, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202519:112:111:1
202419:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:112:111:1
202016:112:112:1
201920:112:112:1
201820:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,125
$15,225
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
38%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Puyallup, WA?
How many private schools are located in Puyallup?
12 private schools are located in Puyallup.
How diverse are private schools in Puyallup?
Puyallup private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Puyallup go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Puyallup are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Puyallup?
58% of private schools in Puyallup are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in Puyallup are often viewed compared to one another?

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