#25 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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
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Best Independent Schools in Washington
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Washington. Top 50 of 61 schools.
#26 Best Independent Schools in Washington
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
#27 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Morningside Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–9
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
#28 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Explorer West Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade106 students9 students per teacher
#29 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Seattle Girls School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
Seattle, WA
A-Overall gradeAll girls129 students10 students per teacher
#30 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Spruce St. School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
A-Overall grade108 students10 students per teacher
#31 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Brighton School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
Mountlake Terrace, WA
B+Overall grade291 students9 students per teacher
#32 Best Independent Schools in Washington
The Lake and Park School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 41 independent schools in Seattle
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade64 students8 students per teacher
#33 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Soundview School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA
B+Overall grade144 students9 students per teacher
#34 Best Independent Schools in Washington
West Sound Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Poulsbo, WA
B+Overall grade97 students9 students per teacher
#35 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Bellevue Children's Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
The largest independent school in Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
B+Overall grade541 students8 students per teacher
#36 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Silverwood School
Independent school · Grades K–7
Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12
Poulsbo, WA
B+Overall grade82 students9 students per teacher
#37 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Privett Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Mercer Island, WA
B+Overall grade74 students11 students per teacher
#38 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Harbor School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
Vashon, WA
B+Overall grade77 students8 students per teacher
#39 Best Independent Schools in Washington
The Meridian School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade174 students10 students per teacher
#40 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Five Acre School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Sequim since at least 2011
Sequim, WA
B+Overall grade65 students10 students per teacher
#41 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Seattle Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade196 students7 students per teacher
#42 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Seattle Area German American School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade83 students11 students per teacher
#43 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Open Window School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
Bellevue, WA
B+Overall grade359 students11 students per teacher
#44 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Bertschi School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade226 students10 students per teacher
#45 Best Independent Schools in Washington
The Island School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Bainbridge Island since at least 2011
Bainbridge Island, WA
B+Overall grade89 students11 students per teacher
#46 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Seattle Amistad School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 41 independent schools in Seattle
Seattle, WA
B+Overall grade96 students14 students per teacher
#47 Best Independent Schools in Washington
Nova School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
One of 3 independent schools in Olympia
Olympia, WA
BOverall grade101 students10 students per teacher
#48 Best Independent Schools in Washington
The Clearwater School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Bothell, WA
BOverall grade70 students16 students per teacher
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