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Yakima Adventist Christian School

1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908

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Tel: (509) 966-1933

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At Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS), our misssion is to enable our students to develop a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.

We encourage an environment where students feel safe to grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically in order to be equipped with the skills for life and eternity.

Established in 1903, YACS has gone from a one-room country school house to a modern high-tech facility, preparing students for the 21st century.

Yet one thing has not changed, God is the center of this school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 91 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Yakima Adventist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
State or regional independent school association
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
National Council for Private School Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-10

Year Founded

1903

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Student Body

Total Students

91 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

58%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Jeans and collared shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

A loving Christian atmosphere.
A positive and fun approach to learning
A safe, well-organized program so students can grow academically, physically, socially, and spiritually.
A nurturing environment where independence and responsibility are developed, while growing closer to Jesus.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Yakima Adventist Christian School's ranking?

Yakima Adventist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Yakima Adventist Christian School?

The application deadline for Yakima Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 91 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,457 for elementary schools and $17,416 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).