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Central District Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 672 students in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked private schools in Central District include Epiphany School and St. Therese Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
25% of private schools in Central District are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Central District Private Schools (2026-27)

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Epiphany School
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
3611 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9011
(8)
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St. Therese Catholic Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
900 35th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-0460
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Bright Water Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
(3)
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Seattle Girls' School
Gr: 5-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
All-girls
1700 24th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 709-2228
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA include Epiphany School and St. Therese Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle?
25% of private schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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