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Best Yakima Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,347 students in Yakima, WA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Yakima, WA include St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School, Riverside Christian School, and St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private elementary schools in Yakima, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Yakima Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Yakima, WA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Yakima, WA include St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School, Riverside Christian School, and St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Yakima?
8 private elementary schools are located in Yakima.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Yakima?
Yakima private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Yakima?
75% of private elementary schools in Yakima are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Yakima are often viewed compared to one another?

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