Enrollment Reporting

The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) annually collects private school enrollment data. This information helps the state better understand the makeup of Washington’s private school community and may be used in the distribution of federal funds.

The 2026-27 Enrollment Reporting window will open Thursday, October 1. To qualify for annual approval, private schools are required to fulfill statutory attendance reporting requirements (RCW 28A.195.060) through the enrollment reporting process. Please submit your report by October 30, 2026.

Click Here to Complete the 2025-26 Enrollment Reporting Form

 

Please Note: In order to qualify for approval, private schools must certify annually that they meet all state requirements, including attendance reporting under RCW 28A.195.060. Completing the annual private school enrollment reporting process fulfills the legal attendance‐reporting obligation.

What is Enrollment Reporting?

Enrollment reporting provides a valuable snapshot of private school demographics and trends across Washington State. This data, self-reported annually by private schools, is instrumental in creating a comprehensive understanding of the private school population and its role within the broader educational landscape.

What Data is Collected?

Private schools report the following key data elements:

• Total enrollment of full-time, in-person K-12 students.

• Demographic information, including race/ethnicity categories, for K-12 students.

• Enrollment of students in Early Learning/Pre-K programs, if applicable.

• Enrollment of full-time, Washington state-resident students in online programs, if applicable.

Demographic Information and Enrollment Trends

For more information concerning federally mandated demographic categories, please see Definitions for New Race and Ethnicity Categories. Enrollment data from previous years is available on this webpage.

2026-2027 Enrollment Reporting Instructions

The enrollment reporting window for the 2026-27 school year will open October 1, 2026, and close end of business day October 30, 2026. During the month of October, Heads of Schools will have access to an online enrollment reporting form. Enrollment count should reflect the total number of students enrolled on October 1, 2026.

To prepare your enrollment data for entry in the online form:

1. Download as many Enrollment Report Preparation Worksheets as needed, one for each of your campuses. You will need to file a separate report for each campus when the online form is available on October 1.
2. Use the Preparation Worksheet to collect and organize your enrollment data. Having this information ready will help you complete the online form quickly and accurately.
3. Preview of the report coming soon!

On October 1, Heads of Schools will receive an email with a link to the online Enrollment Reporting Form. You will be asked to transfer the information on the reporting prep worksheet into the online form.

Check the Status of Your School's Submission

A downloadable Submission Status Tracker will be available mid-month, updated weekly.