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Washington Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 376 religiously affiliated private schools serving 80,029 students in Washington (48% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $11,067, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,197.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (30% of schools), Catholic (28% of schools) and Seventh Day Adventist (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 376
  • # Students Served: 80,029

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 376
  • # Students Served: 80,029

Top Ranked Washington Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
1
142
-
Assembly of God
10
4,114
28%
Baptist
11
812
25%
Brethren
5
98
-
Calvinist
4
713
16%
Catholic
105
29,611
33%
Christian
114
31,265
23%
Church of God
1
63
39%
Church of the Nazarene
2
98
10%
Episcopal
2
99
20%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
9
702
32%
Greek Orthodox
1
50
9%
Islamic
1
207
66%
Jewish
9
666
3%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
21
2,257
33%
Methodist
1
125
26%
Other
22
3,131
29%
Other Lutheran
6
764
15%
Pentecostal
2
330
2%
Presbyterian
4
549
41%
Seventh Day Adventist
39
3,472
31%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
7
761
26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Washington?
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Washington?
376 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Washington.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $11,067, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,197.

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