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Yakima Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,084 students in Yakima, WA.
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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $12,306
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $12,306
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Yakima, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Yakima Private Preschools (2026-27)

Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1207 S 7th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-6611
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Map of Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School Of Yakima
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
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Riverside Christian School Photo
Riverside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
(3)
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Map of St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
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Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo
Yakima Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
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Map of West Chestnut Academy
West Chestnut Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Methodist
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
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Yakima KinderCare Photo
Yakima KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5110 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-8557
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Yakima, WA Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
-22.2% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,084
Students
-19.4% (-261 students) 10-yr
$12,306
Avg. Tuition
+193.0% (+$8,106) 4-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-10.0% (-2 students) 10-yr
27%
Students of Color
+35.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Yakima)
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
541 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearYakima, WA Total Schools
20257
20247
20238
20229
20219
20209
20199
20189
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
1,084 Students
79,094 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025181170191
2024181171187
2023182160185
2022178164188
2021178166184
2020178160179
2019181154182
2018178153181
2017171155183
2016171152181
2015168151173
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% Students of Color
27%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202527%31%32%
202427%31%32%
202325%32%32%
202228%29%31%
202128%29%32%
202027%28%31%
201925%27%31%
201826%26%30%
201719%30%31%
201620%29%31%
201520%28%31%
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0.53
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.530.650.65
20240.530.650.65
20230.540.650.65
20220.590.630.64
20210.590.630.64
20200.590.630.64
20190.580.620.64
20180.570.620.64
20170.480.620.62
20160.480.610.62
20150.460.610.62
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# American Indian Students
14 Students
631 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20172%2%1%
20162%2%1%
20152%1%2%
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# Asian Students
4 Students
5,960 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20231%8%5%
20221%7%5%
20211%7%5%
20201%7%4%
20192%6%5%
20182%6%5%
20171%5%3%
20161%5%3%
20151%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
212 Students
3,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202519%5%8%
202419%5%8%
202317%5%8%
202216%4%8%
202116%4%7%
202016%4%7%
201914%4%7%
201815%4%7%
201710%4%6%
201610%4%7%
201511%4%6%
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# Black Students
12 Students
2,454 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20251%3%6%
20241%3%6%
20231%3%6%
20221%3%6%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%6%
20181%3%6%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%6%
20151%3%6%
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# White Students
731 Students
35,587 Students
% White Students
65%
46%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202565%46%48%
202465%45%48%
202364%46%48%
202258%49%50%
202158%48%50%
202058%49%51%
201960%50%52%
201861%50%52%
201770%50%54%
201670%50%54%
201572%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
426 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
28,961 Students
% of Others Students
14%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202514%36%34%
202414%37%33%
202315%36%33%
202223%35%31%
202123%36%31%
202023%36%31%
201921%36%30%
201819%36%30%
201716%36%30%
201616%36%29%
201513%36%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
79 Teachers
6,153 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202514:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202311:113:112:1
202212:113:112:1
202112:113:112:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201513:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202563%52%51%
202463%52%51%
202365%53%51%
202266%53%51%
202166%52%50%
202071%52%50%
201971%52%50%
201867%51%50%
201767%51%49%
201667%51%49%
201575%51%48%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025181616
2024181616
2023181616
2022181616
2021181616
2020181616
2019181616
2018181616
2017181616
2016191616
2015201616
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202511911
20246710
20236810
20226710
20216710
20206810
20196810
2018669
2017669
2016659
2015669
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,306
$14,007

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$12,306$13,396$12,988
2024$4,200$11,271$10,159
2023$4,200$10,512$9,500
2022$4,200$9,694$8,989
2021$4,200$9,476$8,661
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202510%26%31%
202410%26%30%
20239%25%30%
20229%24%29%
20219%24%29%
20209%25%29%
20198%24%28%
20188%24%27%
20178%23%26%
20168%20%25%
20158%19%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$7,789

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearYakima, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$800$7,359$4,864
2024$800$7,292$4,788
2023$800$5,326$4,663
2022$800$4,755$4,366
2021$800$4,846$4,213
2020$800$4,685$4,101
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$21.03 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%
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 Montessori School Of Yakima, Yakima Adventist Christian 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 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Yakima?
71% of private preschools in Yakima are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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