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Island Christian Academy Photo - Decidedly Academic Distinctively Christian

Best Island County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 621 students in Island County, WA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Island County, WA include Whidbey Island Waldorf School and Oak Harbor Christian School.
43% of private preschools in Island County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Island County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Harbor Christian School
(Christian)
675 E Whidbey Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 675-2831
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Whidbey Island Waldorf School Photo - Whidbey Island Waldorf School Morning Circle and Song together as a community
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Camano Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
850 Heichel Road
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-4592
Gr: PK-K | 32 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Der Kinderhuis Montessori
Montessori School
900 Se Dock St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 969-0282
Gr: NS-K | 96 students
Island Christian Academy
Island Christian Academy Photo - Decidedly Academic Distinctively Christian
(Christian)
(1)
5373 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-0919
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
297 Ne Harvest Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 929-4705
Gr: PK-2 | 20 students
Wellington Day School
Montessori School
6451 Harding Avenue
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-1252
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students

Overview

This County (Island County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
621 Students
79,433 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
6,133 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,175
$13,746
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
25%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
621 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
5,963 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,909 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
2,455 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
335 Students
35,595 Students
% White Students
54%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
427 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
231 Students
29,272 Students
% of Others Students
37%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Island County, WA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Island County, WA include Whidbey Island Waldorf School and Oak Harbor Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Island County?
7 private preschools are located in Island County.
How diverse are private preschools in Island County?
Island County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Island County?
43% of private preschools in Island County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private preschools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?

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