Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Bright Water Waldorf School is located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The campus is just one block away from beautiful Volunteer Park and overlooks Lake Union.

Top 20 Best Seattle Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 75 private preschools serving 13,926 students in Seattle, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in Seattle, WA include St. George Parish School, Bertschi School, and St. John School.
The average tuition cost is $16,741, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $13,155.
45% of private preschools in Seattle, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Seattle Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School Photo - Our playground supports outdoor learning and activity year round.
Montessori School
(1)
2836 34th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 282-3848
Grades: NS-K
| 40 students
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Grades: NS-8
| 193 students
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
Alternative School
(4)
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Assumption-st Bridget School
(Catholic)
6220 32nd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7452
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Bertschi School
Bertschi School Photo
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Grades: NS-5
| 246 students
Christ The King Parish School
(Catholic)
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 859-5121
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
415 N 117th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-6890
Grades: NS-8
| 230 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
7040 36th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-7407
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Epiphany School
Epiphany School Photo - Epiphany School is an independent, non-parochial school serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.
(8)
3611 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9011
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Grades: NS-8
| 508 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students
Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School Photo - Kindergarteners having fun at recess!
(Catholic)
4142 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7255
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Hope Lutheran School
Hope Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Hope School where we nurture excellence in our students every day. At Hope, we are a community dedicated to shaping tomorrow's leaders one heart at a time. By blending excellent academics with a renewed focus on student-centered learning, we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and supported.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
4456 42nd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
King's School
(Christian)
19303 Fremont Ave N Ms 40
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,185 students
King's Schools
King's Schools Photo - Junior High Armor Adventure.
(Christian)
19303 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 289-7783
Grades: PK-12
| 1,236 students
3201 Hunter Blvd South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Montessori For Kids
Montessori School
14410 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 361-2264
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
North Seattle French School
North Seattle French School Photo - Field trips
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
18560 1ST AVE NE
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-1034
Grades: NS-5
| 104 students
Our Lady of Fatima School
Our Lady of Fatima School Photo
(Catholic)
3301 W. Dravus Street
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 283-7031
Grades: NS-8
| 294 students
Our Lady Of The Lake School
(Catholic)
3520 Ne 89th St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-9980
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
St. Alphonsus School
St. Alphonsus School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
5816 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 782-4363
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
101 W Lee St
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 282-3538
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
St. Catherine School
(Catholic)
8524 8th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-0581
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
St. George Parish School
St. George Parish School Photo - We are made to be different, but designed to be one family in partnership with each other.
(Catholic)
5117 13th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0656
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
St. John School
St. John School Photo - Grandparents' and Friends' Day
(Catholic)
120 N 79th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
St. Luke School
St. Luke School Photo - When your family enters St Luke, you become part of a network of support: a family of teachers and staff that know your child from the time they enter the school, a spectrum of parent groups and organizations that all are focused on the well being and healthy development of your child, and a community of fellow parents .
(Catholic)
(2)
17533 Saint Luke Place N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 542-1133
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
St. Mark Catholic Classical School
(Catholic)
(1)
18033 15th Pl NE
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 364-1633
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
St. Philomena School
(Catholic)
1815 S 220th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 824-4051
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
St. Therese Catholic Academy
St. Therese Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
900 35th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-0460
Grades: NS-8
| 173 students
Seattle Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
1617 Interlaken Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Shoreline Christian School
Shoreline Christian School Photo - Preschool gym day in the Watson Groen Memorial Gymnasium on campus
(Christian)
(1)
2400 NE 147th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 364-7777
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
5062 9th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8237
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Villa Academy
Villa Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
5001 Ne 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-8885
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Westside School
Westside School Photo
10404 34th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 932-2511
Grades: NS-8
| 385 students
Alcuin School
Alternative School
216 W Boston Street
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 286-0771
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
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Seattle, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Burien SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14237 Des Moines Way S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-8433
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Emerald City School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
520 Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 209-0950
Grades: 4-8
| 11 students
19303 Fremont Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 546-7214
Grades: 5-12
| 652 students
9202 21st Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 762-3199
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
3613 S Juneau St
Seattle, WA 98118
Grades: NS-8
| 140 students
2000 Ne Perkins Way
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
14550 Westminster Way N
Seattle, WA 98133
(425) 672-6805
Grades: 3-12
| 25 students
1122 East John St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 322-4329
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2332 N 116th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 291-5526
Grades: PK-3
| 16 students
4141 41st Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 246-9751
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
18435 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 243-8636
Grades: PK-6
| 43 students
Seattle Lutheran High School (Closed 2024)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4100 SW Genesee Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 937-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Seattle Urban Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School (Christian)
10056 Renton Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 723-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
777 62nd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(360) 746-9575
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
4401 42nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 938-1414
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Seattle, WA include St. George Parish School, Bertschi School, and St. John School.
How many private preschools are located in Seattle?
75 private preschools are located in Seattle.
How much do private preschools cost in Seattle?
The average tuition cost is $16,741, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,155.
How diverse are private preschools in Seattle?
Seattle private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is same as the Washington private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Seattle?
45% of private preschools in Seattle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?

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