PRIVATE SCHOOLS | Washington
Private schools are non-public traditional schools. They may be religious or may specialize in a particular instructional philosophy. Parents pay tuition, and many private schools offer financial aid and scholarships.

Washington Federation of Independent Schools
The Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS) is the umbrella organization for private education in Washington State. With the vast majority of the independent student population enrolled in member schools, WFIS serves as the only state-wide vehicle for regular communication and strategic development between the many diverse religious and independent sponsoring boards.

Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
The mission of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools is to promote high educational quality, to foster collegial and ethical leadership and to safeguard and represent the interests of our schools.

Family Resources
Search for Schools
School Resources

Seattle Times School Guide
The Seattle Times School Guide is the most comprehensive report available on public and private schools in the greater Seattle area. The Times collects and analyzes information from a variety of sources to help you select a school, or to see how your school stacks up.

Council for American Private Education (CAPE)
CAPE is a coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools.

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction | Private Education
The Office of Private Education coordinates the approval of private schools as an education option for Washington students.

Approved Private Schools
Approval Forms
Statutes and Regulations

Great Schools.Net | Washington
We have profiles for more than 4,400 public and private schools in Washington. Search our site to find your school's test scores, teacher/student stats and more.