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University Place Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 804 students in University Place, WA, 42% of all K-12 students in University Place, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in University Place, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked University Place Private Schools (2026-27)

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Charles Wright Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 578 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 47
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
(6)
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Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4
Presbyterian
5412 67th Ave W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 564-6276
(5)
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Map of University Place KinderCare
University Place KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5424 Orchard St. West
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 474-5295
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University Place, WA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
804
Students
$18,645
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (University Place)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
804 Students
118,671 Students
% Students of Color
25%
32%
0.51
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
121 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
15%
8%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
53 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
567 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
68%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
74 Students
37,063 Students
% of Others Students
9%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
10,028 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,645
$15,197
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,400
$9,020
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$13.76 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
47 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in University Place, WA?
The top ranked private schools in University Place, WA is Charles Wright Academy.
How many private schools are located in University Place?
3 private schools are located in University Place.
What percentage of students in University Place go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in University Place are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in University Place?
33% of private schools in University Place are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

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