At Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS), our misssion is to enable our students to develop a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
We encourage an environment where students feel safe to grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically in order to be equipped with the skills for life and eternity.
Established in 1903, YACS has gone from a one-room country school house to a modern high-tech facility, preparing students for the 21st century.
Yet one thing has not changed, God is the center of this school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Yakima Adventist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Jeans and collared shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- A loving Christian atmosphere.
- A positive and fun approach to learning
- A safe, well-organized program so students can grow academically, physically, socially, and spiritually.
- A nurturing environment where independence and responsibility are developed, while growing closer to Jesus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yakima Adventist Christian School's ranking?
Yakima Adventist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Yakima Adventist Christian School?
The application deadline for Yakima Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Yakima Adventist Christian School is West Chestnut Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori School Of Yakima (0.9 miles away)
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721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 965-2602
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Oakridge Ranch - Montessori Farm School
Montessori School
6403 Summitview Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1161
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1161
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
(Catholic)
1214 West Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
La Salle High School
(Catholic)
3000 Lightning Way
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 225-2998
5.9 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
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 423 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Hope Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
370 Flying H Loop
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
20.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Christian Worship Center Academy
(Church of God)
204 Cheyne Rd
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-6935
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 63 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakridge Ranch - Montessori Farm School
Montessori School
6403 Summitview Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1161
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1161
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
(Catholic)
1214 West Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-5604
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4
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
3.6 miles
Gr: K-7 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Yakima
Montessori School
511 N 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-0680
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
West Chestnut Academy
(Methodist)
7105 Alpine Way
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-1632
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
202 N 4th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 575-5557
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran School ![Grace Lutheran School Photo]( "Grace Lutheran School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1207 S 7th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-6611
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-6611
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
0.9 miles
Gr: PK
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2807 W Lincoln Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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