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Cascade Christian Academy Top 14 · Largest Endowment (WA)
The River Academy Top 19 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WA)

Wenatchee Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 934 students in Wenatchee, WA, 11% of all K-12 students in Wenatchee, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Wenatchee, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 934
  • Average Tuition: $26,322
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Wenatchee, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 934
  • Average Tuition: $26,322
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Wenatchee, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Wenatchee Private Schools (2026-27)

Cascade Christian Academy Photo
Cascade Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
(5)
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The River Academy Photo
The River Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee
St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students
Catholic
600 Saint Joseph Pl
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-2644
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Map of Childrens Gate Montessori School
Childrens Gate Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1425 Cherry St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
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Map of Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
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Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
312 Palouse St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
(1)
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Wenatchee, WA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
934
Students
$26,322
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wenatchee)
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
934 Students
118,671 Students
% Students of Color
20%
32%
0.59
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
470 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
50%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
365 Students
37,063 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,028 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,322
$15,197
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
28%
Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$13.76 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wenatchee, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Wenatchee, WA include St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee, Cascade Christian Academy, and The River Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wenatchee?
6 private schools are located in Wenatchee.
How diverse are private schools in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Wenatchee go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Wenatchee are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wenatchee?
67% of private schools in Wenatchee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Wenatchee are often viewed compared to one another?

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