St. Nicholas Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten students listen attentively.

Best Washington Private Preschools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) serving 1,315 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Washington include Sacred Heart School and St. Luke School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Washington (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
9450 N.E. 14th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-1773
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
St. Luke School
St. Luke School Photo - When your family enters St Luke, you become part of a network of support: a family of teachers and staff that know your child from the time they enter the school, a spectrum of parent groups and organizations that all are focused on the well being and healthy development of your child, and a community of fellow parents .
(Catholic)
(2)
17533 Saint Luke Place N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 542-1133
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Gateway Christian Schools
Gateway Christian Schools Photo - 3rd grade
(Assembly of God)
(2)
705 NE Lincoln Road
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-9189
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
1514 Pine Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 568-0821
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
St. Nicholas Catholic School
St. Nicholas Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten students listen attentively.
(Catholic)
(8)
3555 Edwards Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students

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