For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,057 students in Renton, WA (there are 41 public schools, serving 20,619 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Renton, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Renton, WA include St. Anthony Elementary School, Amazing Grace Renton Prep Christian School, and Renton Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
41% of private schools in Renton, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top Ranked Renton Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amazing Grace Renton Prep Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Mill Ave S Ste 100
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Gr: PK-10 | 240 students Tuition listed
Renton Christian School
(Assembly of God)
15717 152nd Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-0820
Gr: PK-8 | 789 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Mill Avenue South Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Elementary School![St. Anthony Elementary School Photo]( "St. Anthony Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
336 Shattuck Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-0059
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-0059
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15828 SE Jones Road
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 271-9614
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 271-9614
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
2640 Benson Road S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
Gr: 2-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Family Circle
Daycare / Preschool
10717 Se 172nd Street
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 271-9119
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 271-9119
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Tuition listed
King Of Kings Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18207 108th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 255-8520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 255-8520
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Maple Valley Elementary School
(Christian)
16700 174th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-4640
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-4640
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students
1111 S Carr Road
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Life Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
7416 127th Pl Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 226-6946
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 226-6946
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Petrovitsky KinderCare![Petrovitsky KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom B]( "Petrovitsky KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom B")
Daycare / Preschool
14725 Southeast Petrovitsky Rd.
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 255-1211
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 255-1211
Gr: NS-PK
Phoenix Montessori
Montessori School
1707 Edmonds Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 793-3027
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 793-3027
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1225 Anacortes Ave. NE
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 271-0733
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 271-0733
Gr: NS-PK
Renton II KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
11010 S.E. Petrovitsky
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 271-8980
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 271-8980
Gr: NS-PK
The Well-trained Mind Montessori
Montessori School
19455 136th Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Renton, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Renton, WA include St. Anthony Elementary School, Amazing Grace Renton Prep Christian School, and Renton Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Renton?
17 private schools are located in Renton.
How diverse are private schools in Renton?
Renton private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Renton go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Renton are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Renton?
41% of private schools in Renton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
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