Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to helping students explore and discover their God-given potential.We are an independent, interdenominational Christian school district serving childcare through grade twelve, where students are provided excellent academics with a biblical worldview, character development and leadership training opportunities, and encouragement in cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.We serve a wide diversity of communities in Pierce County with campuses in Frederickson, Puyallup, and rural Sumner/Orting, including three early learning centers, three elementary schools, a junior high, and a high school.
Our current enrollment is about 1,900 students-infants through high schoolers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
392 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Variable Tuition spanning from 15% to 45% off the total cost
% on Financial Aid
20%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: To glorify God by providing an excellent Christ-centered education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus offer?
Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus offers 8 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling. Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.
What is Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus's ranking?
Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus?
The application deadline for Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Cascade Christian School McAlder Campus is Cascade Christian Junior High/High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cornerstone Montessori (1.8 miles away)
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819 21st St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Montessori ![Cornerstone Montessori Photo]( "Cornerstone Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Kelly Lake Montessori
Montessori School
20608 Old Sumner Buckley Hwy
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Lake Tapps Montessori
Montessori School
4118 W Tapps Dr E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-6556
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-6556
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
819 21st St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Montessori ![Cornerstone Montessori Photo]( "Cornerstone Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Montessori ![Cornerstone Montessori Photo]( "Cornerstone Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Kelly Lake Montessori
Montessori School
20608 Old Sumner Buckley Hwy
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Lake Tapps Montessori
Montessori School
4118 W Tapps Dr E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-6556
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-6556
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
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Cornerstone Montessori ![Cornerstone Montessori Photo]( "Cornerstone Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Bonney Lake KinderCare ![Bonney Lake KinderCare Photo - Bonney Lake KinderCare]( "Bonney Lake KinderCare Photo - Bonney Lake KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
9010 Main St E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 863-2332
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 863-2332
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Cascade Christian Junior High/High School ![Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo]( "Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo")
(Christian)
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
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Miles
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Cascade Christian Junior High/High School ![Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo]( "Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo")
(Christian)
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
Salvation Christian Academy
(Baptist)
10622 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 952-7163
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 952-7163
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 206 students
Chief Leschi Schools
Special Program Emphasis
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 782 students
7306 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 946-4488
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 946-4488
8.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Montessori ![Cornerstone Montessori Photo]( "Cornerstone Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Cascade Christian Junior High/High School ![Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo]( "Cascade Christian Junior High/High School Photo")
(Christian)
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
819 21st St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Montessori ![Cornerstone Montessori Photo]( "Cornerstone Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Bonney Lake KinderCare ![Bonney Lake KinderCare Photo - Bonney Lake KinderCare]( "Bonney Lake KinderCare Photo - Bonney Lake KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
9010 Main St E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 863-2332
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 863-2332
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Northwest Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Kelly Lake Montessori
Montessori School
20608 Old Sumner Buckley Hwy
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
31st Avenue KinderCare ![31st Avenue KinderCare Photo - 31st Avenue KinderCare]( "31st Avenue KinderCare Photo - 31st Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
123 31st Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 848-1907
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 848-1907
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13802 Canyon View Blvd East
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-4500
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-4500
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Wood Ave
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1106 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
1.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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