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Wenatchee Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 782 students in Wenatchee, WA.
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Wenatchee Private High 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 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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St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-10 | 136 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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
782
Students
+85.3% (+360 students) 10-yr
$8,229
Avg. Tuition
+39.1% (+$2,313) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+27.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wenatchee)
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
219 Schools
# Students
782 Students
55,201 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025231267253
2024231261245
2023261246247
2022342234257
2021267236249
2020267225235
2019267230242
2018241234238
2017211226246
2016211224241
2015211217220
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% Students of Color
14%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202513%29%32%
202413%25%31%
202315%29%31%
202218%24%30%
202113%22%30%
202013%22%29%
201913%24%29%
201814%23%28%
201710%28%30%
201610%27%30%
201510%25%30%
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0.56
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.560.610.61
20240.560.610.60
20230.560.600.60
20220.560.550.58
20210.560.560.57
20200.560.550.57
20190.560.550.56
20180.540.550.55
20170.550.540.54
20160.550.530.54
20150.550.530.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
621 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,170 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20251%8%5%
20241%8%6%
20231%9%6%
20221%8%5%
20211%8%5%
20201%8%5%
20191%7%5%
20181%7%5%
20172%7%4%
20162%7%4%
20152%7%4%
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# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,314 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20235%4%8%
20225%4%8%
20216%4%8%
20206%4%8%
20196%4%8%
20187%4%8%
20175%4%7%
20165%4%8%
20155%4%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
1,553 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
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# White Students
413 Students
30,343 Students
% White Students
53%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202545%56%59%
202445%56%60%
202343%58%60%
202243%63%62%
202155%62%63%
202055%64%64%
201955%64%64%
201861%64%65%
201758%64%66%
201658%65%66%
201558%66%66%
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# 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
15,087 Students
% of Others Students
41%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202550%28%17%
202450%27%15%
202351%25%16%
202251%21%16%
202137%22%15%
202037%20%14%
201937%21%14%
201830%20%13%
201735%20%14%
201635%19%13%
201535%18%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,867 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202516:111:110:1
202416:111:110:1
202318:111:110:1
202218:110:110:1
202115:111:110:1
202015:111:110:1
201915:111:110:1
201814:111:110:1
201711:111:110:1
201611:111:110:1
201511:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
64%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202540%63%57%
202440%61%57%
202340%63%57%
202240%63%56%
202130%62%56%
202030%63%56%
201930%62%55%
201830%59%55%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025151414
2024151414
2023161414
2022161414
2021141314
2020141314
2019141314
2018131314
2017151314
2016151314
2015151314
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202521013
20242812
20232912
20222812
20212812
20202812
20192811
20181811
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,229
$17,619

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$8,229$17,353$17,997
2024$8,054$16,346$17,011
2023$7,236$15,194$16,191
2022$7,236$14,486$15,821
2021$7,236$13,981$15,331
2020$7,236$13,084$15,046
2019$7,236$12,803$14,791
2018$7,236$12,719$14,527
2017$5,916$11,627$14,161
2016$5,916$10,394$13,713
2015$5,916$10,386$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
24%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202524%34%38%
202424%31%37%
202326%31%36%
202226%30%36%
202133%30%36%
202033%32%35%
201933%32%34%
201835%33%33%
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Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$50.11 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$7 M$49 M$65 M
2024$7 M$12 M$65 M
2023$7 M$8 M$65 M
2022$1 M$7 M$67 M
2021$1 M$8 M$75 M
2020$1 M$8 M$76 M
2019$1 M$8 M$61 M
2018$1 M$4 M$55 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202572%83%79%
202494%86%81%
202394%83%81%
202294%84%81%
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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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