For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 153 students in Yelm, WA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,671 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Yelm, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Yelm, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Yelm, WA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13036 Morris Rd Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Gr: PK-11 | 153 students
Yelm, Washington Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Other Lutheran)
Po Box 2169
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Overview
This Town (Yelm)
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
153 Students
120,257 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,030 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
114 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
75%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9 Students
38,588 Students
% of Others Students
6%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Yelm, WA?
1 private schools are located in Yelm, WA.
What percentage of students in Yelm go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Yelm are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yelm?
100% of private schools in Yelm are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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