For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 951 students in 98040, WA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,993 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in 98040, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 98040, WA include Northwest Yeshiva High School, French American School of Puget Sound, and St. Monica Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top-Ranked 98040 Washington Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Learning Center Llc
Montessori School
2760 73rd Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8900
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8900
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Early World Montessori
Montessori School
3027 80th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-2400
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-2400
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) Capitol Hill Preschool Campus
Daycare / Preschool
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
Gr: PK | 12 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9311 SE 36th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Tuition listed
98040, Washington Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
7834 Se 32nd St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 230-5672
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 98040, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in 98040, WA include Northwest Yeshiva High School, French American School of Puget Sound, and St. Monica Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 98040?
7 private schools are located in 98040.
How diverse are private schools in 98040?
98040 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98040 go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in 98040 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
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