Notable Charter and Private Schools in Washington

This directory-style guide highlights 50 charter and private schools in Washington. Each institution is identified by its full profile name and location so similarly named organizations are easier to distinguish. “Notable” is a directory label, not an evaluation of quality or an endorsement.

Entries were selected and ordered using enrollment values available in COSMIQ profiles. Enrollment figures are intentionally omitted. The order is an estimate of institution size, not a ranking of academic quality, outcomes, or fit.

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Institutions in this guide

Enlightium Academy — Spokane, Washington. Private school.
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration — Lynden, Washington. Private school.
King's School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Bellevue Christian School — Clyde Hill, Washington. Private school.
Northshore Christian Academy — Everett, Washington. Private school.
Lakeside School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Gonzaga Preparatory School — Spokane, Washington. Private school.
Kings Way Christian Schools — Vancouver, Washington. Private school.
Bellevue Children's Academy — Bellevue, Washington. Private school.
John F Kennedy Catholic High School — Burien, Washington. Private school.
Spokane International Academy — Spokane, Washington. Public charter school.
The Bush School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
The Bear Creek School — Redmond, Washington. Private school.
Annie Wright Schools — Tacoma, Washington. Private school.
Holy Names Academy — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
University Prep — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Life Christian Academy — Tacoma, Washington. Private school.
Renton Christian School — Renton, Washington. Private school.
Impact Public Schools — Tukwila, Washington. Public charter school.
Northwest Christian Schools — Colbert, Washington. Private school.
The Overlake School — Redmond, Washington. Private school.
St Joseph School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Lighthouse Christian School — Gig Harbor, Washington. Private school.
Charles Wright Academy — Tacoma, Washington. Private school.
Eastside Preparatory School — Kirkland, Washington. Private school.
Seattle Christian Schools — Seatac, Washington. Private school.
Mount Vernon Christian School — Mount Vernon, Washington. Private school.
PRIDE Prep School — Spokane, Washington. Public charter school.
Liberty Christian School — Richland, Washington. Private school.
O'dea High School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Cascade Christian -Junior High/high School — Puyallup, Washington. Private school.
St John School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
St Francis of Assisi School — Seahurst, Washington. Private school.
Summit Public School: Atlas — Seattle, Washington. Public charter school.
The Northwest School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Holy Rosary School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Archbishop Murphy High School — Everett, Washington. Private school.
The Evergreen School — Shoreline, Washington. Private school.
Catalyst Public Schools — Bremerton, Washington. Public charter school.
St Charles Borromeo Catholic School — Tacoma, Washington. Private school.
Seattle Country Day School — Seattle, Washington. Private school.
Sacred Heart School — Clyde Hill, Washington. Private school.
Valley Christian School — Spokane Valley, Washington. Private school.
Firm Foundation Christian School — Battle Ground, Washington. Private school.
Christ the King School — Richland, Washington. Private school.
St Joseph Catholic School — Vancouver, Washington. Private school.
Grace Academy — Marysville, Washington. Private school.
St Patrick Catholic School — Tacoma, Washington. Private school.
St Anthony Elementary School — Renton, Washington. Private school.

Selection and source notes

Where enough eligible profiles were available, this guide includes the top 50, 25, or 10 by available enrollment; smaller groups include all eligible profiles. Profile source year: 2022. Check each institution directly for current information.

Sources: NCES Common Core of Data and NCES Private School Universe Survey. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by COSMIQ, and it does not mean that any listed institution endorses COSMIQ.