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Yakima Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,084 students in Yakima, WA.
71% of private preschools in Yakima, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $5,959
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Yakima, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $5,959
  • 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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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 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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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

7
Private Schools
1,084
Students
$5,959
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Yakima)
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
543 Schools
# Students
1,084 Students
79,150 Students
% Students of Color
27%
32%
0.53
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
14 Students
632 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,962 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
3,918 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
2,455 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
731 Students
35,642 Students
% White Students
65%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
427 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
28,978 Students
% of Others Students
14%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
79 Teachers
6,146 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
8 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,959
$13,185
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$7,681
Admissions & Athletics
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 Grace Lutheran School, Yakima Adventist Christian 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 32%.
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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