Mount Vernon Christian School Photo

Best Skagit County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 646 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top-ranked private high school in Skagit County, WA is Mount Vernon Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private high schools in Skagit County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Skagit County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mount Vernon Christian School
Mount Vernon Christian School Photo
(Christian)
820 W Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-9157
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Skagit Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
530 N Section St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9261
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Skagit County, Washington

Skagit County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
227 N 4th Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-2681
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
809 23rd St
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 588-0759
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Secret Harbor School (Closed 2000)
All-boys | Special Education School
1809 Commercial Avenue Pob 440
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-5151
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
830 N 16th Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-3040
Gr: NS-7 | 67 students

Overview

This County (Skagit County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
646 Students
55,252 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
4,854 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
63%
Average Class Size
21 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,100
$17,363
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,062
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.61
# American Indian Students
19 Students
626 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,156 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
2,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,555 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
562 Students
30,355 Students
% White Students
85%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
239 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
13 Students
15,063 Students
% of Others Students
2%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Skagit County, WA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Skagit County, WA is Mount Vernon Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Skagit County?
3 private high schools are located in Skagit County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Skagit County?
67% of private high schools in Skagit County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Skagit County are often viewed compared to one another?

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