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Best Yakima Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,084 students in Yakima, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in Yakima, WA include Montessori School Of Yakima, St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School, and Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private preschools in Yakima, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Yakima Private Preschools (2025)

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
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 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
Yakima KinderCare
Yakima KinderCare Photo - Parent Center in Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
5110 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-8557
Gr: NS-PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Yakima, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Yakima, WA include Montessori School Of Yakima, St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School, and Grace Lutheran 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 30%.
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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