Cascade Christian Academy Photo - CCA high school students on Make A Difference Day, cleaning up at Camp Zanika.

Best Wenatchee Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 782 students in Wenatchee, WA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Wenatchee, WA include Cascade Christian Academy and The River Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private high schools in Wenatchee, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Wenatchee Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cascade Christian Academy
Cascade Christian Academy Photo - CCA high school students on Make A Difference Day, cleaning up at Camp Zanika.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The River Academy
The River Academy Photo - The River Academy exists to partner with parents in educating their children to become the next generation of Christian leaders equipped to shape culture through faithful, wise and joyful Christian living.
(Christian)
(2)
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students Tuition listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
312 Palouse St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
Gr: PK-10 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Wenatchee)
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
782 Students
55,147 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
63%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,229
$17,583
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$49.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
621 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,170 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,314 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,553 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
413 Students
30,343 Students
% White Students
53%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
237 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
318 Students
15,039 Students
% of Others Students
41%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Wenatchee, WA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Wenatchee, WA include Cascade Christian Academy and The River Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Wenatchee?
4 private high schools are located in Wenatchee.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wenatchee?
75% of private high schools in Wenatchee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private high schools in Wenatchee are often viewed compared to one another?

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