#25 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
West Chestnut Academy
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Yakima
Yakima, WA
A+Overall grade88 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Private schools in Washington with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 254 schools.
#26 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Washington
Chehalis, WA
A+Overall grade103 students9 students per teacher
#27 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Medina Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2011–12
Bellevue, WA
A+Overall grade229 students11 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Holy Family Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Washington
Clarkston, WA
A+Overall grade94 students8 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
French American School of Puget Sound
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Mercer Island
Mercer Island, WA
A+Overall grade312 students5 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
St. Michael's Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Spokane
Spokane, WA
A+Overall grade99 students6 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
St. Mary Magdalen
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Washington
Everett, WA
A+Overall grade313 students13 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Concordia Christian Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade225 students13 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
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
#34 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
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
#35 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Gig Harbor Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor, WA
A+Overall grade77 students3 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Riverview Baptist Christian Schools
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Washington
Pasco, WA
A+Overall grade62 students4 students per teacher
#37 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
St. Thomas More School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA
A+Overall grade126 students11 students per teacher
#38 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Queen of Angels School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Port Angeles
Port Angeles, WA
A+Overall grade145 students12 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
St. Vincent De Paul School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Washington
Federal Way, WA
A+Overall grade232 students14 students per teacher
#40 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
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
#41 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Summit Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Washington
Bellevue, WA
A+Overall grade275 students7 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
A+Overall grade233 students11 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
St. Luke School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Shoreline
Shoreline, WA
A+Overall grade367 students13 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Charles Wright Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade487 students9 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Cedar River Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Renton
Renton, WA
A+Overall grade79 students6 students per teacher
#46 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Island Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Washington
Langley, WA
A+Overall grade157 students9 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
Eton School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
A+Overall grade227 students8 students per teacher
#48 Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington
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
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