Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo

Best Yakima County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,533 students in Yakima County, WA (there are 118 public schools, serving 52,739 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Yakima County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Yakima County, WA include Montessori School Of Yakima, Christ The Teacher Catholic School, and Best Self-lincoln Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private schools in Yakima County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Yakima County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
309 North Alder Street
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4555
Gr: K-5 | 439 students
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
(Catholic)
1214 West Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1207 S 7th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-6611
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
La Salle High School
(Catholic)
3000 Lightning Way
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Christian School
Riverside Christian School Photo - Our beautiful campus.
(Christian)
(3)
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
706 West Stewart Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 452-0177
Gr: K-7 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Sunnyside Christian School
(Calvinist)
1820 Sheller Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-8995
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yakima Adventist Christian School
Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Gr: PK-10 | 91 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Calvary Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
804 S 11th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6771
Gr: NS | 85 students
Christian Worship Center Academy
(Church of God)
204 Cheyne Rd
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
Gr: PK-10 | 63 students
Harrah Community Christian School
(Christian)
50 Dane Ave
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Tuition listed
Hope Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
370 Flying H Loop
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Oakridge Ranch - Montessori Farm School
Montessori School
6403 Summitview Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1161
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
Selah Covenant Christian School
Selah Covenant Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
560 Mcgonagle Rd
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-6116
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Yakima KinderCare
Yakima KinderCare Photo - Parent Center in Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
5110 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-8557
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Yakima County, Washington

Yakima County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
106 N Elm St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-3817
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
907 South Sixth Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 839-2241
Gr: K-8 | 127 students
20 Tibbling Rd
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-8895
Gr: K-12 | 18 students

Overview

This County (Yakima County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,533 Students
120,562 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
184 Teachers
9,955 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,597
$15,524
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
96 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
801 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
5%
# Black Students
56 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,234 Students
59,335 Students
% White Students
48%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
374 Students
38,618 Students
% of Others Students
14%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Yakima County, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Yakima County, WA include Montessori School Of Yakima, Christ The Teacher Catholic School, and Best Self-lincoln Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Yakima County?
18 private schools are located in Yakima County.
How diverse are private schools in Yakima County?
Yakima County private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Yakima County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Yakima County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yakima County?
78% of private schools in Yakima County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Yakima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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