For the 2026 school year, there are 786 private schools serving 120,248 students in Washington (there are , serving 1,101,855 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Washington attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $15,426 for elementary schools and $17,416 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Washington include Saint George's School, Charles Wright Academy, and BASIS Independent Bellevue.
The average acceptance rate is 82% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
786 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
120,248 Students
5,704,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10,028 Teachers
508,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1265
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,650
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$828
$1,142
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,028
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$41.61 million
$61.65 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,228 Students
29,894 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9,040 Students
265,116 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,307 Students
507,540 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
3,815 Students
416,768 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
59,141 Students
2,934,043 Students
% White Students
50%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
651 Students
22,226 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38,588 Students
1,473,309 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Washington 糖心原创s by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 糖心原创s
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Washington?
The top-ranked private schools in Washington include Saint George's School, Charles Wright Academy, and BASIS Independent Bellevue.
How many private schools are located in Washington?
There are 786 private schools are located in Washington.
How much do private schools cost in Washington?
The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,426 for elementary schools and $17,416 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Washington?
Approximately 31% of students in Washington private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Washington go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Washington attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
Which private schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Washington include: Creative Kids Learning Center vs. Ellensburg Christian School, Meridian KinderCare vs. La Petite Academy Gem Heights Dr, Colville Valley Junior Academy vs. Johnson Christian School
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