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The River Academy Top 18 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WA)
Cascade Christian Academy Top 15 · Largest Endowment (WA)

Wenatchee Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 756 students in Wenatchee, WA.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private high schools in Wenatchee, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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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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

4
Private Schools
756
Students
$8,429
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wenatchee)
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
220 Schools
# Students
756 Students
54,028 Students
% Students of Color
14%
30%
0.56
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
621 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
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
<1%
3%
# White Students
413 Students
30,343 Students
% White Students
55%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
237 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
292 Students
13,837 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,863 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
64%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,429
$17,441
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$16.71 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
86%
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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