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Best Spokane Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private high schools serving 7,512 students in Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Spokane, WA include Valley Christian School, Enlightium Academy, and Gonzaga Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
77% of private high schools in Spokane, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Spokane Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Enlightium Academy
Enlightium Academy Photo
(Christian)
1330 N. Washington Street, Suite 5050
Spokane, WA 99201
(866) 488-4818
Gr: K-12 | 4,952 students Avg. class size: 35 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gonzaga Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(1)
1224 E Euclid Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 483-8511
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Oaks Classical Christian Academy
The Oaks Classical Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
11711 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 536-5955
Gr: K-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Palisades Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1115 N Government Way
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 325-1985
Gr: PK-10 | 176 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Saint George's School
Saint George's School Photo - Saint George's 120-acre campus is located along the Little Spokane River just north of Spokane, Washington.
(2)
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Gr: K-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Christian School
Valley Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
10212 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-9131
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
Enlightium Prep
Enlightium Prep Photo
(Christian)
4224 E. Fourth Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 924-4618
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Excelsior Youth Center
Special Education School
3754 W Indian Trl Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Faith Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
2804 E Euclid Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 482-6194
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
St. Michael's Academy
(Catholic)
8500 N St Michaels Rd
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-0986
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Salish School Of Spokane
Alternative School
4125 N Maple St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Gr: PK-9 | 51 students
Spokane Christian Academy
Spokane Christian Academy Photo - 2nd & 3rd Grade Classroom
(Christian)
(2)
8909 E Bigelow Gulch Road
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 924-4888
Gr: K-11 | 63 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
323 S Grant Street
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 838-0606
Gr: NS-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5720 S Perry St
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 448-9856
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
4224 E. 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 924-4618
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7111 N Nine Mile Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 325-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Spokane)
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,512 Students
55,226 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
396 Teachers
4,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
63%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1195
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,403
$17,494
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,039
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,990
$9,062
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$49.63 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
110 Students
626 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
4,156 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
2,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
90 Students
1,555 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,750 Students
30,346 Students
% White Students
37%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
16 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
4,129 Students
15,043 Students
% of Others Students
56%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Spokane, WA include Valley Christian School, Enlightium Academy, and Gonzaga Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Spokane?
13 private high schools are located in Spokane.
How diverse are private high schools in Spokane?
Spokane private high schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Spokane?
77% of private high schools in Spokane are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Spokane are often viewed compared to one another?

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