Riverside Christian School
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Yakima County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 2,143 students in Yakima County, WA.
75% of private elementary schools in Yakima County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Yakima County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Best Self-lincoln Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 439 students
309 North Alder Street
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4555
Map of Christ The Teacher Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1214 West Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
Riverside Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
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Map of St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School
Gr: K-7 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
706 West Stewart Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 452-0177
Map of St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
Map of Sunnyside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Calvinist
1820 Sheller Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-8995
Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Map of Christian Worship Center Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 63 students
Church of God
204 Cheyne Rd
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
Map of Harrah Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Christian
50 Dane Ave
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2418
Map of Montessori School Of Yakima
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Map of Oakridge Ranch - Montessori Farm School
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School
6403 Summitview Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1161
Map of West Chestnut Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Methodist
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
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Yakima County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of oGrandview Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
Seventh Day Adventist
106 N Elm St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-3817
Map of St. Joseph School-sunnyside
Gr: K-8 | 127 students
Catholic
907 South Sixth Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 839-2241
Map of Selah Bible Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Baptist
20 Tibbling Rd
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-8895

Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

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# Students
2,143 Students
99,973 Students

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% Average Students of Color
43%
32%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
146 Teachers
8,506 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,710
$15,554
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$10,221

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.64

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# American Indian Students
93 Students
1,105 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%

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# Asian Students
13 Students
7,871 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%

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# Hispanic Students
689 Students
5,478 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
6%

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# Black Students
54 Students
3,181 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
1,096 Students
52,028 Students
% White Students
50%
52%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
249 Students
28,934 Students
% of Others Students
11%
29%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Yakima County, WA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Yakima County, WA include Sunnyside Christian School, Christ The Teacher Catholic School, and St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Yakima County?
12 private elementary schools are located in Yakima County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Yakima County?
Yakima County private elementary schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Yakima County?
75% of private elementary schools in Yakima County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Yakima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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