#1 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Evergreen Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Bothell
Bothell, WA
A+Overall grade171 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Washington
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Washington. Top 50 of 61 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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
#3 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Northlake Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in Washington
Kirkland, WA
A+Overall grade108 students4 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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 Independent Schools in Washington
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 Independent 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
#7 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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
#8 Best Independent 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
#9 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Eastside Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Kirkland, WA
A+Overall grade536 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent 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
#11 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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
#12 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Clinton, WA
A+Overall grade127 students8 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Perkins School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 111% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A+Overall grade129 students8 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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
#15 Best Independent Schools in Washington
The Little School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
Bellevue, WA
A+Overall grade165 students9 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Bel-Red Bilingual Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Washington
Bellevue, WA
AOverall grade60 students4 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Tilden School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Washington
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade62 students5 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Kapka Cooperative School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 83% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
AOverall grade66 students8 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Washington
North Seattle French School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Shoreline
Shoreline, WA
AOverall grade62 students6 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Washington
The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 63% of independent schools in Washington
Vancouver, WA
AOverall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Washington
French Immersion School of Washington
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
Bellevue, WA
AOverall grade149 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Olympia Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Olympia
Olympia, WA
AOverall grade116 students8 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Spanish with Sarah
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Camas
Camas, WA
AOverall grade88 students8 students per teacher
#24 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Spring Street International School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Friday Harbor, WA
AOverall grade117 students5 students per teacher
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