The Clearwater School Photo - Bridge over North Creek on campus.

Best Snohomish County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 1,914 students in Snohomish County, WA.
The top ranked private high schools in Snohomish County, WA include BASIS Independent Bothell, Archbishop Murphy High School, and Grace Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
58% of private high schools in Snohomish County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Snohomish County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Murphy High School
Archbishop Murphy High School Photo - Homecoming
(Catholic)
(3)
12911 39th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 332-3043
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
21540 30th Drive SE
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 842-0116
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Grace Academy
Grace Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
8521 67th Avenue NE
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 659-8517
Gr: K-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
1820 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 334-9422
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arlington Christian School
(Christian)
2425 200th St NE
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 403-8351
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Clearwater School
The Clearwater School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1510 196th St SE
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 489-2050
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
16910 161st Ave Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 892-3030
Gr: PK-10 | 84 students
Everett Montessori Academy
Montessori School
2702 Rockefeller Ave
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 610-7669
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family Academy
(2)
PO Box 157
Arlington, WA 98223
(866) 879-8919
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Tuition listed
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
22105 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 778-9861
Gr: K-9 | 132 students
Stella Maris Academy
Stella Maris Academy Photo
(Catholic)
410 4th Ave North, Rm 221
Edmonds, WA 98020
(360) 813-5301
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
18323 Bothell Everett Highway Suite 220
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 892-8669
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Snohomish County, Washington

Snohomish County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
639 W. Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(425) 892-3030
Gr: NS-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
13000 21st Dr Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 337-6992
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
16715 52nd Ave W Ste F
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(360) 743-3667
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Restart Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
All-boys | Alternative School
30001 138th Pl Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 793-2359
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
SonShine Preschool (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
17922 149th St Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-8044
Gr: PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
31928 116th Street Se
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-0794
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
9717 31st Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 337-8868
Gr: PK-12 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Snohomish County, WA?
The top ranked private high schools in Snohomish County, WA include BASIS Independent Bothell, Archbishop Murphy High School, and Grace Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Snohomish County?
12 private high schools are located in Snohomish County.
How diverse are private high schools in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Snohomish County?
58% of private high schools in Snohomish County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Snohomish County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Snohomish County include: Family Academy vs. Arlington Christian School

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