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Charles Wright Academy Photo - ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Our graduating seniors consistently place in the top 10% of Washington state students and matriculate to top colleges and universities. A strong college counseling program, academic challenge, access to advanced work, a developmentally appropriate progression of skills, and a commitment to service-learning ensure our students are prepared to navigate the future with confidence.

Best Washington 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private high schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 5,630 students in Washington. You can also find more schools membership associations in Washington.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Washington include Annie Wright Schools, Eastside Catholic School, and Saint George's School.
The average tuition cost is $31,351, which is higher than the Washington private high school average tuition cost of $17,416.
19% of private high schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Washington (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy Photo - Charles Wright Academy's Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are home to more than 550 students from age 30 months to 12th grade. All three schools are situated on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus in University Place.
(6)
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W University Place
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 620-8373
Gr: PK-12 | 578 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Catholic School
Eastside Catholic School Photo - The Eastside Catholic School campus is situated on 50 acres on Sammamish plateau and surrounded by protected wetlands and forest.
(Catholic)
(7)
232 228th Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 836 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
Alternative School
(1)
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Bellevue, WA 98027
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
(2)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Gr: NS-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Holy Names Academy
Holy Names Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Yeshiva High School
Northwest Yeshiva High School Photo
(Jewish)
(8)
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Saint George's School
Saint George's School Photo - Middle School students team up for their annual Adventure Race!
(2)
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-1636
Gr: K-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
UPrep
UPrep Photo
(10)
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-2714
Gr: 6-12 | 746 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Willows Preparatory School
Willows Preparatory School Photo
(4)
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Woodinville Montessori School | Bothell Campus
Woodinville Montessori School | Bothell Campus Photo - Woodinville Montessori School aims to prepare students for life. It offers college prep academics, personalized learning, low student-to-teacher ratio, community development, leadership, environmental and global awareness, entrepreneurship, service learning, arts, technology, electives, clubs, orienteering and more, in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Montessori School
(1)
19102 North Creek Parkway
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-3184
Gr: NS-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Academy For Precision Learning
Academy For Precision Learning Photo - Welcome to APL, where we celebrate neurodiversity!
Alternative School
1432 15th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 427-0115
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Hyla Middle School
7861 Bucklin Hill Rd Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5988
Gr: 6-11 | 129 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Jefferson Community School
Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017
Special Program Emphasis
280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yellow Wood Academy
Yellow Wood Academy Photo - We are so proud of our YWA graduates!
Special Education School
3310 146th Pl SE Suite B
Bellevue, WA 98007
(206) 236-1095
Gr: 4-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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