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Best Island County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 588 students in Island County, WA (there are , serving 8,820 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Island County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Island County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Oak Harbor Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
675 E Whidbey Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 675-2831
Whidbey Island Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
(3)
Map of Bible Baptist Church School
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Baptist
1701 Harns Rd
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-6497
Map of Camano Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
850 Heichel Road
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-4592
Map of Der Kinderhuis Montessori
Gr: NS-K | 96 students
Montessori School
900 Se Dock St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 969-0282
Island Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
5373 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-0919
(1)
Map of North Whidbey Christian High School
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Christian
675 E. Whidbey Avenue
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 675-5352
Map of North Whidbey Kids Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 20 students
297 Ne Harvest Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 929-4705
Map of Wellington Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Montessori School
6451 Harding Avenue
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-1252
Map of Whidbey Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
31830 Sr 20
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-1812

Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
588 Students
119,867 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,400
$15,116
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
360 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
60%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
173 Students
38,302 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Island County, WA include Whidbey Island Waldorf School and Oak Harbor Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Island County?
10 private schools are located in Island County.
How diverse are private schools in Island County?
Island County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Island County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Island County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Island County?
60% of private schools in Island County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?

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