For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 1,573 students in Yakima County, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in Yakima County, WA include Montessori School Of Yakima, St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School, and Sunnyside Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private preschools in Yakima County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Yakima County Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School![Grace Lutheran School Photo]( "Grace Lutheran School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1207 S 7th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-6611
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-6611
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
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
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-8995
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Yakima Adventist Christian School![Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo]( "Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
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
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
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
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Tuition listed
Selah Covenant Christian School![Selah Covenant Christian School Photo]( "Selah Covenant Christian School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
560 Mcgonagle Rd
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-6116
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-6116
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Yakima County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
oGrandview Adventist Junior Academy (Closed 2024)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
106 N Elm St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-3817
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-3817
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
907 South Sixth Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 839-2241
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 839-2241
Gr: K-8 | 127 students
20 Tibbling Rd
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-8895
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 697-8895
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Yakima County, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Yakima County, WA include Montessori School Of Yakima, St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School, and Sunnyside Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Yakima County?
12 private preschools are located in Yakima County.
How diverse are private preschools in Yakima County?
Yakima County private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Yakima County?
83% of private preschools in Yakima County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Yakima County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Yakima County include: Sunnyside Christian School vs. Riverside Christian School
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