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Best Yakima Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,084 students in Yakima, WA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Yakima, WA include Yakima Adventist Christian School, Grace Lutheran School, and St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private preschools in Yakima, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Yakima 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
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
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

Overview

This Town (Yakima)
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,084 Students
79,788 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
79 Teachers
6,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%
Average Class Size
18 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
25%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
14 Students
628 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,979 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
8%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
3,919 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
2,471 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
731 Students
35,789 Students
% White Students
65%
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
158 Students
29,335 Students
% of Others Students
14%
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, WA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Yakima, WA include Yakima Adventist Christian School, Grace Lutheran School, and St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Yakima?
7 private preschools are located in Yakima.
How diverse are private preschools in Yakima?
Yakima private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Yakima?
71% of private preschools in Yakima are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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