Best Snohomish County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 36 private elementary schools serving 6,275 students in Snohomish County, WA.
The average tuition cost is $13,043, which is lower than the Washington private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,588.
68% of private elementary schools in Snohomish County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 6,275
  • Average Tuition: $13,043
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Snohomish County, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 6,275
  • Average Tuition: $13,043
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Snohomish County, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Snohomish County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

BASIS Independent Bothell Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 23
21540 30th Drive SE
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 484-1579
Brighton School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
21705 58th Avenue West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 584-2361
(2)
Northshore Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 1,131 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
5700 23rd Drive West
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 407-1119
(6)
Map of Everett Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
2221 Cedar St
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-3213
(1)
Grace Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
8521 67th Avenue NE
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 659-8517
(2)
Map of Holy Rosary School
Gr: K-8 | 240 students
Catholic
770 Aloha St
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 778-3197
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Map of Monroe Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Christian
1009 W Main St
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-8200
(1)
Our Lady of Hope School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2508 Hoyt Ave
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 349-7777
(8)
Map of Redemption Evangelical Lutheran
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students
Other Lutheran
20120 24th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 775-2145
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
8615 7th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 353-7559
(6)
Soundview School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
(2)
Map of Washington Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
1617 183RD ST SE
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 892-8669
Whole Earth Montessori Photo
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
2930 228th Street S.E.
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 486-3037
(2)
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3923 103rd Ave SE
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 334-5064
(6)
Map of Arlington Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
2425 200th St NE
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 403-8351
Arrow Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
20406 76th Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 835-2384
(3)
Map of The Bloom Academy
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
7125 224th St. SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
(415) 772-4827
(1)
Map of Bright Star Children's Montessori
Gr: NS-3 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
1804 Puget Drive
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 355-1311
Map of Cedar Park Christian School - Everett Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Christian
1300 Bothell Evertt Hwy 3641
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 337-6992
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Snohomish County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Cornerstone Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
639 W. Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(425) 892-3030
(9)
Map of Cornerstone Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
16910 161st Ave Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 892-3030
Map of Northwest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Christian
13000 21st Dr Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 337-6992
Map of Red Door Montessori Inc
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
16715 52nd Ave W Ste F
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(360) 743-3667
Map of Restart Leadership Academy
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
All-boys | Alternative School
30001 138th Pl Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 793-2359
SonShine Preschool Photo
Gr: PK | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
17922 149th St Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-8044
Map of Sultan Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
31928 116th Street Se
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-0794
Map of Valley View Christian School
Gr: PK-12
Mennonite
9717 31st Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 337-8868
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
37 Schools
# Students
6,275 Students
101,351 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
560 Teachers
8,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1422
(Out of 1600)
1287
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
30

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,043
$15,588
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$713
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,185
$9,738
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
120 Students
1,107 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
472 Students
7,871 Students
% Asian Students
8%
8%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
5,483 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
160 Students
3,181 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
2,386 Students
52,042 Students
% White Students
41%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,444 Students
30,226 Students
% of Others Students
42%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Snohomish County, WA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Snohomish County, WA include BASIS Independent Bothell, Brighton School, and Monroe Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Snohomish County?
36 private elementary schools are located in Snohomish County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Snohomish County?
The average tuition cost is $13,043, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,588.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Snohomish County?
68% of private elementary schools in Snohomish County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Snohomish County are often viewed compared to one another?

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