#1 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. Therese Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade198 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Private schools in Seattle, WA with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 50 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Villa Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade298 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
The Northwest School of the Arts
Independent school · Grades 6–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade429 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Epiphany School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade232 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
The Bush School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade715 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
University Prep
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade662 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. Benedict School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade186 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Seattle Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 121 independent schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade1,170 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade105 students13 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Hope Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade135 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Perkins School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 111% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade129 students8 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. Alphonsus School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade139 students11 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Seattle Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade193 students6 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Tilden School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade62 students5 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Seattle Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade144 students8 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Billings Middle School
Alternative school · Grades 6–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade82 students7 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Kapka Cooperative School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 83% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade66 students8 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade575 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. George Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade240 students16 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Seattle Nativity School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade77 students11 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Our Lady of Fatima School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade250 students13 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
The Valley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade76 students8 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Seattle, WA
A-Overall gradeAll girls111 students7 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in Seattle, WA
St. Catherine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade227 students13 students per teacher
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