Archbishop Murphy High School Photo - Homecoming

Best Snohomish County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 1,842 students in Snohomish County, WA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Snohomish County, WA include Grace Academy, BASIS Independent Bothell, and Archbishop Murphy High School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
55% of private high schools in Snohomish County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Snohomish County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Murphy High School
Archbishop Murphy High School Photo - Homecoming
(Catholic)
(4)
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 | 230 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
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
Cornerstone Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
16910 161st Ave Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 892-3030
Gr: PK-10 | 84 students
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

Overview

This County (Snohomish County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,842 Students
55,179 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
259 Teachers
4,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
63%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1316
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,621
$17,353
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,039
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.61
# American Indian Students
73 Students
626 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
4,156 Students
% Asian Students
7%
8%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
2,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
44 Students
1,555 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
614 Students
30,355 Students
% White Students
38%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
682 Students
14,999 Students
% of Others Students
42%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

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 Grace Academy, BASIS Independent Bothell, and Archbishop Murphy High School.
How many private high schools are located in Snohomish County?
11 private high schools are located in Snohomish County.
How diverse are private high schools in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County private high schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Snohomish County?
55% 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

Recent Articles

Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025
Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025
Updated guide to free private schools and school voucher programs, 2025 policies, costs, equity issues, and how families access tuition support.
Social Emotional Learning 2025: Policy, Practice and Outcomes
Social Emotional Learning 2025: Policy, Practice and Outcomes
Updated 2025 review of social emotional learning in schools, research outcomes, key trends, challenges and future paths for parents and educators.
Private School Admissions for Siblings: Costs and Timing
Private School Admissions for Siblings: Costs and Timing
Learn how private school admissions for siblings affect costs, discounts, and timing strategies for families planning multiple enrollments.