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The Sammamish Montessori School Photo - Students delve into a variety of hands-on math work that help them to solidly grasp the concept of quantity and math equations. In this case a kindergarten student has completed the Birds Eye View math work quantifying golden beads from one to 9,999.
The Sammamish Montessori School

Best Redmond Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,796 students in Redmond, WA (there are 24 public schools, serving 12,390 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Redmond, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Redmond, WA include The Bear Creek School, The Overlake School, and The Sammamish Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
11% of private schools in Redmond, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Redmond Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bear Creek School
The Bear Creek School Photo - The Bear Creek School was founded in 1988.
(Christian)
(12)
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Gr: NS-12 | 948 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(8)
9041 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
Gr: NS | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Overlake School
The Overlake School Photo - A bird's eye view of Overlake's beautiful, lush 75 acre campus.
(2)
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Gr: 5-12 | 554 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Sammamish Montessori School
The Sammamish Montessori School Photo - Students delve into a variety of hands-on math work that help them to solidly grasp the concept of quantity and math equations. In this case a kindergarten student has completed the Birds Eye View math work quantifying golden beads from one to 9,999.
Montessori School
(1)
7655 178th Place Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Willows Preparatory School
Willows Preparatory School Photo
(3)
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Redmond
Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cascadia School
Cascadia School Photo - Leadership is one of our core values at Cascadia. Included in tuition are multi-day sleepover camps for our 4th and 5th grade students that focus on leadership, social-emotional skills, and teamwork.
(16)
4239 162nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-2885
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Cedar Crest Academy
Daycare / Preschool
17720 Ne 65th St Ste 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 376-0441
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Eaton Arrowsmith School
Alternative School
17946 Ne 65th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(142) 586-1832
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4200 228th Avenue Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 882-1100
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School in Redmond Ridge.
Daycare / Preschool
10611 Redmond Ridge Drive Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-8333
Gr: NS-K
The Madrone School (the Grady School)
Special Education School
10020 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House Photo - Our Elementary students on our climbing boulder.
Montessori School
(1)
5003 218th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-7805
Gr: NS-6 | 164 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus
Montessori School
14625 Ne 91st St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students
Overlake KinderCare
Overlake KinderCare Photo - Overlake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2060 152nd Ave. Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 644-4686
Gr: NS-PK
Redmond KinderCare
Redmond KinderCare Photo - Redmond KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6534 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 869-2084
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Rose Hill KinderCare
Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
15202 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Spectrum Academy
2576 152nd Ave Ne Apt B112
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Redmond, Washington

Redmond, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Northern Lights Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
8460 160th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 867-0622
Gr: PK-1 | 134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Redmond, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Redmond, WA include The Bear Creek School, The Overlake School, and The Sammamish Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Redmond?
18 private schools are located in Redmond.
How diverse are private schools in Redmond?
Redmond private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Redmond go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Redmond are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Redmond?
11% of private schools in Redmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Redmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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