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Shelton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 154 students in Shelton, WA, 3% of all K-12 students in Shelton, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Shelton, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shelton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 E Wyandotte Ave
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-3165
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Map of Mason County Christian School
Mason County Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 130 students
Baptist
470 E Eagle Ridge Dr
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7616
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Map of Shelton Valley Christian School
Shelton Valley Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 19 students
Seventh Day Adventist
201 W Shelton Valley Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4198
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Shelton, WA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
154
Students
$3,100
Avg. Tuition
9%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelton)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
154 Students
118,587 Students
% Students of Color
9%
32%
0.18
0.64
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
140 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
90%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
1 Student
37,123 Students
% of Others Students
1%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,100
$15,225
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shelton, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Shelton, WA is Mt. Olive Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Shelton?
3 private schools are located in Shelton.
What percentage of students in Shelton go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Shelton are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelton?
100% of private schools in Shelton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Which private schools in Shelton are often viewed compared to one another?

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