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Best 98040 Washington Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,085 students in 98040, WA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,975 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 98040, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
38% of private schools in 98040, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked 98040 Washington Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
French American School of Puget Sound
French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Yeshiva High School
Northwest Yeshiva High School Photo
(Jewish)
(8)
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Monica Catholic School
St. Monica Catholic School Photo - Unlocking Minds, Inspiring Hearts: Our classical liberal arts education integrates history, literature, philosophy, and theology to cultivate a love for learning.
(Catholic)
(6)
4320 87th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5432
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 21 students Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Learning Center Llc
Montessori School
2760 73rd Ave Se
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
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
Gr: PK | 12 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Privett Academy
9311 SE 36th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-0059
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Tuition listed
Yellow Wood Academy
Yellow Wood Academy Photo - We are so proud of our YWA graduates!
Special Education School
9655 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 98040 Washington

98040, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7834 Se 32nd St
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?
How many private schools are located in 98040?
8 private schools are located in 98040.
How diverse are private schools in 98040?
98040 private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98040 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 98040 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98040?
38% of private schools in 98040 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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