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The River Academy Top 19 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WA)
Cascade Christian Academy Top 13 · Largest Endowment (WA)

Wenatchee ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 960 students in Wenatchee, WA, 12% of all K-12 students in Wenatchee, WA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Wenatchee, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 960
  • Average Tuition: $26,172
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Wenatchee, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 960
  • Average Tuition: $26,172
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Wenatchee, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Wenatchee ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Cascade Christian Academy Photo
Cascade Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
600 N Western Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-2723
(5)
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The River Academy Photo
The River Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee
St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students
Catholic
600 Saint Joseph Pl
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-2644
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Map of Childrens Gate Montessori School
Childrens Gate Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1425 Cherry St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
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Map of Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
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Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
312 Palouse St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
(1)
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Wenatchee, WA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

6
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
960
Students
+31.5% (+230 students) 10-yr
$26,172
Avg. Tuition
+342.4% (+$20,256) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
+18.8% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wenatchee)
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
788 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWenatchee, WA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
960 Students
119,893 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025183172179
2024183170172
2023181163174
2022186157185
2021160157180
2020157151171
2019181152175
2018170150172
2017144151180
2016144148178
2015146144167
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% Students of Color
19%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202518%31%34%
202418%29%34%
202318%32%33%
202226%29%33%
202124%28%32%
202022%27%32%
201919%27%31%
201820%26%31%
201716%30%32%
201616%29%32%
201516%28%32%
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0.59
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20250.580.640.65
20240.580.640.65
20230.590.640.65
20220.610.620.64
20210.610.630.64
20200.610.630.64
20190.600.610.63
20180.590.620.63
20170.580.610.61
20160.580.600.61
20150.580.600.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20252%8%5%
20242%8%5%
20232%8%5%
20221%7%4%
20211%7%4%
20202%7%4%
20192%6%4%
20181%6%4%
20172%6%4%
20162%6%4%
20152%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
80 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20237%5%9%
202210%5%8%
202112%5%9%
202012%5%9%
201911%5%8%
201812%5%8%
20178%5%8%
20168%5%8%
20158%5%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
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# White Students
470 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
49%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202543%50%52%
202443%50%52%
202343%51%52%
202243%53%54%
202150%53%54%
202051%53%54%
201952%55%56%
201856%55%56%
201755%56%58%
201655%56%58%
201554%57%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
391 Students
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
41%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202548%32%26%
202448%32%26%
202348%31%25%
202245%30%25%
202136%30%25%
202034%29%24%
201935%29%24%
201831%29%23%
201735%28%22%
201635%28%22%
201536%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202318:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202540%58%55%
202440%57%54%
202340%58%54%
202240%57%54%
202130%57%54%
202030%57%54%
201930%56%53%
201830%55%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025151615
2024151615
2023151615
2022151515
2021131515
2020131515
2019131515
2018131515
2017141515
2016151515
2015151515
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202521013
20242812
20232911
20222811
20212811
20202811
20192811
20181811
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,172
$15,804

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$26,172$15,533$15,012
2024$8,054$14,062$13,254
2023$6,418$13,102$12,626
2022$6,418$12,138$12,187
2021$7,236$11,838$11,800
2020$7,236$11,300$11,512
2019$7,236$10,936$11,293
2018$7,236$10,668$11,017
2017$5,916$10,030$10,708
2016$5,916$9,472$10,356
2015$5,916$9,211$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
24%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202524%29%34%
202424%28%34%
202326%27%34%
202226%27%33%
202133%26%33%
202033%27%32%
201933%27%31%
201835%26%30%
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Average Endowment Size
$7.5 million
$25.16 million

Endowment Trends (2020-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
2025$7 M$25 M$39 M
2024$7 M$8 M$39 M
2023$7 M$6 M$39 M
2022$1 M$7 M$40 M
2021$1 M$7 M$40 M
2020$1 M$7 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearWenatchee, WA AvgWashington (WA)National
202572%82%81%
202494%85%85%
202394%85%85%
202294%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wenatchee, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Wenatchee, WA include The River Academy, Cascade Christian Academy, and St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee.
How many private schools are located in Wenatchee?
6 private schools are located in Wenatchee.
How diverse are private schools in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Wenatchee go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Wenatchee are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wenatchee?
67% of private schools in Wenatchee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Wenatchee are often viewed compared to one another?

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