#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
La Salle High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Washington
Union Gap, WA
A+Overall grade203 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
Private schools in the Diocese of Yakima with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
Christ the Teacher Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Washington
Yakima, WA
A+Overall grade188 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Kennewick
Kennewick, WA
A+Overall grade213 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Yakima since at least 2011
Yakima, WA
AOverall grade294 students14 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
A Catholic school in Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
AOverall grade88 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Yakima
Christ the King Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Richland
Richland, WA
B+Overall grade399 students13 students per teacher
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.