Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WA School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chief Leschi Schools
About the School
- Chief Leschi Schools in Puyallup, WA serves 782 students from preschool through 12th grade in a nonsectarian urban setting.
- Established in 1976, the school offers co–educational elementary and secondary programs with a special program emphasis.
- The total enrollment includes 692 K–12 students, making it one of the larger private schools in the Puyallup area.
- Chief Leschi Schools is affiliated with other school associations and operates without religious affiliation.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WA School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Chief Leschi Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
782 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Leschi Schools's ranking?
Chief Leschi Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Chief Leschi Schools?
The application deadline for Chief Leschi Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 14 students
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 25
Specialized Curriculum
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Avg. class size: 1 student
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Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
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(253) 946-4488
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Avg. class size: 22 students
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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504 S 30th St
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(253) 272-7012
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Gr: 9-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
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(253) 445-6000
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
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3/
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2901 54th Avenue E
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(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-9 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
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5804 20th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Tacoma, WA 98424
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