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School choice in Washington

No state program pays private school tuition.

504 private schools listed in Washington

What exists in Washington

State programNo state program pays private school tuition
What families can use insteadNo Washington program pays private school tuition. The state constitution bars public money for religious instruction and keeps public schools free of sectarian control, and Washington has no individual income tax, so there is no tuition tax break.
Help payingNothing at the state level beyond tax-free use of 529 savings.
Coming upThere is no state application. Ask each school about its own financial aid deadlines.
Federal tax credit, 2027Washington was not on the IRS opt-in list for the federal scholarship tax credit as of September 14, 2026.

Worth knowing: HB 1140, a bill for education savings accounts, has sat in the House Education Committee since 2025 with no action in 2026.

We read this on from: Washington Constitution, Article IX, section 4; Washington Constitution, Article I, section 11; Washington Department of Revenue, income tax; WA529, qualified expenses; Washington Legislature, HB 1140 (2025-26); IRS, participating states for 2027 (as of September 14, 2026); Lynnwood Times, September 17, 2026, governor weighs decision; Washington State Board of Education, private schools. Rules change when the legislature meets, so check the official program site before you count on a number.

Private schools in Washington

We list 504 private schools in Washington, with grades, size and affiliation, by city and county.

Browse private schools in Washington

Questions parents ask

Does Washington have school vouchers or an ESA?

No state program pays private school tuition.

What can families in Washington use instead?

No Washington program pays private school tuition. The state constitution bars public money for religious instruction and keeps public schools free of sectarian control, and Washington has no individual income tax, so there is no tuition tax break.

Will the federal scholarship tax credit help in Washington?

Washington was not on the IRS opt-in list for the federal scholarship tax credit as of September 14, 2026.

Other states

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