Grace Lutheran School in Yakima, WA, offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a small city–based setting.
Founded in 1952, the school has a total enrollment of 9 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
The co–ed program is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and reflects a diverse student body with 50% students of color.
Grace Lutheran operates with one teacher, providing early childhood education in a community–focused environment.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for diversity and school history based on its founding date and student demographics.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grace Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Proclamaré tu nombre a mis hermanos; en medio de la congregación te alabaré.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Lutheran School's ranking?
Grace Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grace Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Grace Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Grace Lutheran School is La Salle High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School (1.7 miles away)
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West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
706 West Stewart Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 452-0177
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 452-0177
0.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
(Catholic)
1214 West Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
La Salle High School
(Catholic)
3000 Lightning Way
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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La Salle High School
(Catholic)
3000 Lightning Way
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Yakima Adventist Christian School ![Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo]( "Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 91 students Avg. class size: 18 students
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christian Worship Center Academy
(Church of God)
204 Cheyne Rd
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
17.2 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 63 students
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Location
Miles
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St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
706 West Stewart Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 452-0177
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 452-0177
0.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
(Catholic)
1214 West Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Yakima KinderCare ![Yakima KinderCare Photo - Parent Center in Lobby]( "Yakima KinderCare Photo - Parent Center in Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
5110 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-8557
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-8557
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Yakima Adventist Christian School ![Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo]( "Yakima Adventist Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 City Reservoir Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1933
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 91 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Pierce St
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 S 13th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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