North Richland KinderCare Photo - Einstein KinderCare

Best Richland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,202 students in Richland, WA (there are 18 public schools, serving 11,743 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Richland, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Richland, WA include Liberty Christian School and Christ The King School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
29% of private schools in Richland, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Richland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(2)
1122 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-6158
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Liberty Christian School
(Christian)
2200 Williams Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 946-0602
Gr: PK-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Garden Montessori
Montessori School
2440 Garlick Blvd
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1638
Gr: PK-3 | 140 students Tuition listed
North Richland KinderCare
North Richland KinderCare Photo - Einstein KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2995 Einstein
Richland, WA 99354
(509) 375-1338
Gr: NS-PK
Sagebrush Elementary School
Montessori School
507 Wright Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Gr: 1-6 | 46 students Tuition listed
Sagebrush Montessori School
Montessori School
304 Thayer Dr
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-0778
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Torbett Street KinderCare
Torbett Street KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
306 Torbett St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-0638
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Richland)
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,202 Students
120,481 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
9,954 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,789
$15,533
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
7%
8%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
22 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
791 Students
59,335 Students
% White Students
66%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
215 Students
38,553 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Richland, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Richland, WA include Liberty Christian School and Christ The King School.
How many private schools are located in Richland?
7 private schools are located in Richland.
How diverse are private schools in Richland?
Richland private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Richland go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Richland are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richland?
29% of private schools in Richland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Richland are often viewed compared to one another?

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