Top Best Private Elementary Schools in Washington

 

Below are the Seattle metropolitan area's best private elementary schools, beginning with the highest ranking school.
This ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and parents.

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#1 The Bush School, Seattle
Academics grade: A+
District overall Niche grade: A+
Teachers grade: A
Culture and diversity grade: B

#2 Annie Wright Schools, Tacoma
Academics grade: A+
District overall Niche grade: A+
Teachers grade: A
Culture and diversity grade: A-

#3 The Bear Creek School, Redmond
Academics grade: A+
District overall Niche grade: A+
Teachers grade: A-
Culture and diversity grade: B-

#4 Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma
Academics grade: A+
District overall Niche grade: A+
Teachers grade: A
Culture and diversity grade: A-

#5 St. George's School, Spokane
Academics grade: A+
District overall Niche grade: A
Teachers grade: B
Culture and diversity grade: B

#6 The Oaks Academy, Spokane
Academics grade: A
District overall Niche grade: A
Teachers grade: B
Culture and diversity grade: C

#7 Shoreline Christian School, Shoreline
Academics grade: A
District overall Niche grade: A
Teachers grade: B-
Culture and diversity grade: B+

#8 King's Schools, Shoreline
Academics grade: A
District overall Niche grade: A
Teachers grade: B-
Culture and diversity grade: B

#9 St. Paul's Academy, Bellingham
Academics grade: A-
District overall Niche grade: A-
Teachers grade: B-
Culture and diversity grade: B-

#10 Cedar Park Christian School - Bothell Campus, Bothell
Academics grade: A-
District overall Niche grade: A-
Teachers grade: B-
Culture and diversity grade: C+

#11 Seattle Waldorf School, Seattle
Academics grade: B+
District overall Niche grade: B+
Teachers grade: B-
Culture and diversity grade: B

#12 Community Christian Academy & Northwest Christian High School, Lacey
Academics grade: B+
District overall Niche grade: B+
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: A-

#13 Northwest Christian School, Colbert
Academics grade: A-
District overall Niche grade: B+
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: C
#14 Seattle Christian Schools, Seatac
Academics grade: B+
District overall Niche grade: B+
Teachers grade: B-
Culture and diversity grade: C+

#15 Christian Faith School, Federal Way
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B+
Teachers grade: C
Culture and diversity grade: A

#16 Sunnyside Christian School, Sunnyside
Academics grade: B+
District overall Niche grade: B+
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: B-

#17 Valley Christian School, Spokane Valley
Academics grade: B+
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: C+

#18 Three Rivers Christian School, Longview
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: B-

#19 Tacoma Baptist Schools, Tacoma
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: B

#20 Life Christian School, Tacoma
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C
Culture and diversity grade: B+

#21 Kings Way Christian Schools, Vancouver
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: C

#22 Chrysalis School, Woodinville
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C+
Culture and diversity grade: C

#23 Moses Lake Christian Academy, Moses Lake
Academics grade: B
District overall Niche grade: B
Teachers grade: C
Culture and diversity grade: B

#24 Riverside Christian School, Yakima
Academics grade: B-
District overall Niche grade: B-
Teachers grade: C
Culture and diversity grade: B+

#25 Lynden Christian School, Lynden
Academics grade: B-
District overall Niche grade: B-
Teachers grade: C
Culture and diversity grade: C+
 
 

If you did not see a specific school within the top 25 list, click here for a full top 100 list.

Below are the factors considered. Click here to learn more where our school data comes from.

Factor Description Source Weight
Academics Grade Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.

 

 Niche 50.0%
District Overall Niche Grade

 

 Based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data along with millions of reviews from students and parents.

 

 Niche

 

 20.0%

 
Teachers Grade

 

 Based on a teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents.

 

 Niche

 

 20.0%

 
Culture & Diversity Grade Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
 
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