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Kelso ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 127 students in Kelso, WA, 2% of all K-12 students in Kelso, WA are educated in private schools versus (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%.
100% of private schools in Kelso, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kelso 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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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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Kelso, WA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
127
Students
+13.4% (+15 students) 10-yr
$15,643
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
22%
Students of Color
+29.4% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kelso)
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
127 Students
119,893 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202542172179
202442170172
202340163174
202240157185
202140157180
202040151171
201936152175
201836150172
201737151180
201637148178
201537144167
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% Students of Color
22%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202522%31%34%
202422%29%34%
202326%32%33%
202223%29%33%
202123%28%32%
202023%27%32%
201916%27%31%
201816%26%31%
201717%30%32%
201617%29%32%
201517%28%32%
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0.58
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.570.640.65
20240.570.640.65
20230.610.640.65
20220.580.620.64
20210.580.630.64
20200.580.630.64
20190.550.610.63
20180.550.620.63
20170.560.610.61
20160.560.600.61
20150.560.600.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20251%8%5%
20241%8%5%
20234%8%5%
20222%7%4%
20212%7%4%
20202%7%4%
20192%6%4%
20182%6%4%
20173%6%4%
20163%6%4%
20153%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20255%5%9%
20245%5%9%
20236%5%9%
20225%5%8%
20215%5%9%
20205%5%9%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20173%5%8%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20254%3%7%
20244%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20223%3%7%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20173%3%7%
20163%3%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
80 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
58%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202558%50%52%
202458%50%52%
202352%51%52%
202257%53%54%
202157%53%54%
202057%53%54%
201957%55%56%
201857%55%56%
201758%56%58%
201658%56%58%
201558%57%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202529%32%26%
202429%32%26%
202334%31%25%
202231%30%25%
202131%30%25%
202031%29%24%
201936%29%24%
201836%29%23%
201733%28%22%
201633%28%22%
201533%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025151615
2024141615
2023141615
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,643
$15,804
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$25.16 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearKelso, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kelso, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Kelso, WA is Family House Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kelso?
3 private schools are located in Kelso.
What percentage of students in Kelso go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Kelso are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kelso?
100% of private schools in Kelso are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Kelso are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kelso include: Kelso Christian Academy vs. Family House Academy

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