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Best Cowlitz County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 560 students in Cowlitz County, WA (there are , serving 17,236 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
63% of private schools in Cowlitz County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cowlitz County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Family House Academy
Family House Academy
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Alternative School
1220 Carroll Rd
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-7481
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St. Rose School Photo
St. Rose School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
720 26th Ave
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-4660
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Three Rivers Christian School Photo
Three Rivers Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Christian
2610 Ocean Beach Hwy
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-4510
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Map of Big Leaf Montessori School
Big Leaf Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 39 students
Montessori School
1428 22nd Ave
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 200-8976
(1)
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Map of Gateway Learning Center
Gateway Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Alternative School
1157 3rd Ave Suite 125
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
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Map of Journey Christian School
Journey Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
96 Garden St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 423-9250
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Map of Kelso Christian Academy
Kelso Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
403 Academy St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 423-8740
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Map of Montessori Childrens House Of Long View
Montessori Childrens House Of Long View
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Montessori School
3137 Columbia Heights Rd
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-9885
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearCowlitz County Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20197
20187
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
560 Students
119,893 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202570172179
202470170172
202379163174
2022106157185
2021106157180
2020106151171
2019117152175
2018126150172
2017140151180
2016140148178
2015140144167
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% Average Students of Color
18%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202518%31%34%
202418%29%34%
202315%32%33%
202213%29%33%
202113%28%32%
202013%27%32%
201912%27%31%
201812%26%31%
201713%30%32%
201613%29%32%
201513%28%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202585%58%55%
202485%57%54%
202385%58%54%
202285%57%54%
202185%57%54%
202085%57%54%
201985%56%53%
201885%55%53%
201785%55%53%
201685%54%52%
201585%55%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025151615
2024151615
2023151615
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151515
2018161515
2017161515
2016161515
2015161515
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,977
$15,804

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025$10,977$15,533$15,012
2024$6,311$14,062$13,254
2023$6,311$13,102$12,626
2022$6,311$12,138$12,187
2021$6,311$11,838$11,800
2020$6,311$11,300$11,512
2019$6,311$10,936$11,293
2018$6,450$10,668$11,017
2017$5,300$10,030$10,708
2016$5,300$9,472$10,356
2015$5,300$9,211$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202540%29%34%
202440%28%34%
202340%27%34%
202240%27%33%
202140%26%33%
202040%27%32%
201940%27%31%
201830%26%30%
201730%25%30%
201630%23%29%
201530%23%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
$8,970

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,300$8,921$7,073
2024$1,300$8,821$6,930
2023$1,300$6,927$6,469
2022$1,300$6,141$6,289
2021$1,300$6,073$6,055
2020$1,300$5,578$5,921
2019$1,300$5,841$5,795
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202598%82%81%
202498%85%85%
202398%85%85%
202298%85%85%
202198%85%85%
202098%85%85%
201998%84%85%
201898%84%85%
201798%84%85%
201698%82%85%
201598%81%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$25.16 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20250.550.640.65
20240.550.640.65
20230.450.640.65
20220.570.620.64
20210.570.630.64
20200.570.630.64
20190.560.610.63
20180.550.620.63
20170.550.610.61
20160.550.600.61
20150.550.600.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
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# Asian Students
11 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20252%8%5%
20242%8%5%
20233%8%5%
20222%7%4%
20212%7%4%
20202%7%4%
20193%6%4%
20182%6%4%
20173%6%4%
20163%6%4%
20153%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
36 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20256%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20235%5%9%
20223%5%8%
20213%5%9%
20203%5%9%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20172%5%8%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
350 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
61%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202561%50%52%
202461%50%52%
202373%51%52%
202246%53%54%
202146%53%54%
202046%53%54%
201945%55%56%
201843%55%56%
201740%56%58%
201640%56%58%
201540%57%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
651 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
157 Students
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCowlitz County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202528%32%26%
202428%32%26%
202316%31%25%
202248%30%25%
202148%30%25%
202048%29%24%
201949%29%24%
201852%29%23%
201754%28%22%
201654%28%22%
201554%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cowlitz County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Cowlitz County, WA include Family House Academy, Three Rivers Christian School, and St. Rose School.
How many private schools are located in Cowlitz County?
8 private schools are located in Cowlitz County.
How diverse are private schools in Cowlitz County?
Cowlitz County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Cowlitz County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Cowlitz County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cowlitz County?
63% of private schools in Cowlitz County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Cowlitz County are often viewed compared to one another?

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