For the 2026 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,904 students in Washington.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington include The Bush School, The Northwest School, and The Bear Creek School.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top-Ranked Washington Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Gr: NS-12 | 948 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Blanchet High School ![Bishop Blanchet High School Photo]( "Bishop Blanchet High School Photo")
(Catholic)
8200 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 527-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3400 E Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7736
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-7736
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
10818 NE 117th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-9715
Gr: PK-10 | 345 students
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Washington include The Bush School, The Northwest School, and The Bear Creek School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Washington?
6 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 29%.
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