Selah Covenant Christian School Photo

Best Yakima County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Sunnyside Christian School, and Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private preschools in Yakima County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Yakima County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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. 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
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
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,573 Students
79,788 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
111 Teachers
6,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
8 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,306
$13,466
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$7,359
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
24 Students
628 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
5,979 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
281 Students
3,919 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
2,471 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
958 Students
35,789 Students
% White Students
59%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
434 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
333 Students
29,335 Students
% of Others Students
21%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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, Sunnyside Christian School, and Grace Lutheran 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 31%.
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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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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