St. Nicholas Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 107 students 8.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Gig Harbor, WA
6 schools in Gig Harbor itself and 19 more within 12 miles.
Gig Harbor private schools at a glance
Gig Harbor has 6 private schools of its own, and 19 more are within 12 miles. In Gig Harbor itself: 2 Catholic, 2 other Christian and 2 nonsectarian; 5 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school; 1 is Montessori. Counting the 19 nearby, there are 25 in all: 6 Catholic, 11 other Christian and 8 nonsectarian; 22 teach elementary grades and 10 teach high school; 4 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 10 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 8 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 85% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 136 students and 9.7 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 6 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $11,800 to $31,500 a year, and the middle figure is $18,040.
6 Catholic
9.7 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Gig Harbor (6)
Schools that give Gig Harbor as their address come first, then the 19 more within 12 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Gig Harbor matches all of those.
Harbor Montessori
1 mi Grades PreK-6 65 students 8.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 5-7 Under 10 K-12 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades K-8 508 students 14 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Gig Harbor Academy
4 mi Grades PreK-5 77 students 3.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 9-12 52 students 8.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Nearby, within 12 miles (19)
Schools in other towns within 12 miles of downtown Gig Harbor.
No nearby school matches all of those.
True Faith Academy
4 mi Grades 3-12 10 students 9.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 212 students 15 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 213 students 15.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 454 students 14.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Montessori in Motion
8 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Carpe Diem Academy
8 mi Grades 1-7 13 students 6.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 381 students 16.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Annie Wright Schools
8 mi Grades PreK-12 748 students 9.8 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 663 students 13.6 students per teacher Assembly of God Co-ed 85% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 889 students 11.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 99% to 4-year college
The Cor Deo School
9 mi Grades K-8 124 students 9.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-10 321 students 11.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Community Montessori
9 mi Grades PreK Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 188 students 15.3 students per teacher Presbyterian Co-ed
Klahanie School
10 mi Grades PreK-Transitional 1st Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Charles Wright Academy
10 mi Grades PreK-12 487 students 8.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Harbor School
11 mi Grades K-8 77 students 8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades K-8 136 students 17 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
All 19 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Faith Academy | 3-12 | 10 | 4 |
| Burley Christian School | PreK-12 | 212 | 5 |
| Burley Christian School Secondary | PreK-12 | 213 | 5 |
| St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School | PreK-8 | 454 | 7 |
| Montessori in Motion | PreK-K | 11 | 8 |
| Carpe Diem Academy | 1-7 | 13 | 8 |
| St. Patrick Catholic School | PreK-8 | 381 | 8 |
| Annie Wright Schools | PreK-12 | 748 | 8 |
| Life Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 663 | 9 |
| Bellarmine Preparatory School | 9-12 | 889 | 9 |
| The Cor Deo School | K-8 | 124 | 9 |
| Tacoma Christian Academy | PreK-10 | 321 | 9 |
| Community Montessori | PreK | 10 | 9 |
| Heritage Christian School | PreK-8 | 188 | 10 |
| Klahanie School | PreK-Transitional 1st | 8 | 10 |
| Charles Wright Academy | PreK-12 | 487 | 10 |
| Harbor School | K-8 | 77 | 11 |
| Visitation Catholic STEM Academy | K-8 | 136 | 11 |
| Sound Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 297 | 12 |
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Private school tuition near Gig Harbor
We verified published tuition at 6 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $11,800 to $31,500 a year, and the middle figure is $18,040. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Catholic School | $11,800 | 2026-27 |
| St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School | $11,930 | 2026-27 |
| Lighthouse Christian School | $13,815 to $14,655 | 2026-27 |
| Bellarmine Preparatory School | $22,265 | 2026-27 |
| Annie Wright Schools | $31,265 to $37,520 | 2026-27 |
| Charles Wright Academy | $31,500 to $38,115 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Gig Harbor?
6 private schools give Gig Harbor as their address: St. Nicholas Catholic School, Harbor Montessori, Harbor Christian Schools, Lighthouse Christian School, Gig Harbor Academy and Aquinas Classical Academy. Counting nearby towns, we list 25: 6 in Gig Harbor and 19 within 12 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 6,055 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Gig Harbor is Lighthouse Christian School with 508 students. The largest within 12 miles is Bellarmine Preparatory School with 889 students.
How much does private school cost near Gig Harbor?
We verified published tuition at 6 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $11,800 to $31,500 a year, and the middle figure is $18,040. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Washington pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. 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.