For the 2025 school year, there are 39 alternative private schools serving 1,877 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Washington include Academy Schools, All-Star Academy, and Dartmoor School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Washington Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dartmoor School![Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus]( "Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus")
Alternative School
19515 North Creek Pkwy. #208
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
Dartmoor School![Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel]( "Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel")
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Dartmoor School![Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus]( "Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus")
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
P.O. Box 664 Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
All-Star Academy![All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.]( "All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.")
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Brightmont Academy - Redmond![Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Academy For Precision Learning![Academy For Precision Learning Photo - Welcome to APL, where we celebrate neurodiversity!]( "Academy For Precision Learning Photo - Welcome to APL, where we celebrate neurodiversity!")
Alternative School
5031 University Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 427-0115
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 427-0115
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Alcuin School
Alternative School
216 W Boston Street
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 286-0771
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 286-0771
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
The Bridge School
Alternative School
The Bridge School
10300 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Cedar Park Christian School-lynnwood Campus
Alternative School (Christian)
17931 64th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(928) 460-1088
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(928) 460-1088
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
1900 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-1144
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-1144
Grades: K-1
| 63 students
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Grades: K-12
| 177 students
Columbia Industries-education
Alternative School
900 S. Dayton
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
Creator's House, an Acton Academy![Creator's House, an Acton Academy Photo - Do you still believe in heroes? Do you believe that character still matters? Do you believe that learning to be and learning to do are more important than textbooks alone? We do!]( "Creator's House, an Acton Academy Photo - Do you still believe in heroes? Do you believe that character still matters? Do you believe that learning to be and learning to do are more important than textbooks alone? We do!")
Alternative School
14520 100th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 409-9435
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 409-9435
Grades: K-7
| n/a students
Dartmoor Schools
Alternative School
11812 N Creek Pkwy N Ste 102
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-9361
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-9361
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Eastside Academy
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Eaton Arrowsmith School
Alternative School
17946 Ne 65th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(142) 586-1832
Redmond, WA 98052
(142) 586-1832
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Family House Academy
Alternative School
1220 Carroll Rd
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-7481
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-7481
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Gateway Learning Center
Alternative School
1157 3rd Ave Suite 125
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Hope Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
370 Flying H Loop
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Grades: 2-12
| 16 students
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 460-0200
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 460-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Kardia Classical School
Alternative School (Christian)
14751 N Kelsey St Ste 105 #243
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 453-7334
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 453-7334
Grades: K-7
| 30 students
Oneworld Now!
Alternative School
610 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 223-7703
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 223-7703
Grades: Inquire with school
| 176 students
Project Patch
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 820209
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Roots Community School
Alternative School
2133 W Woodin Ave
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 888-2906
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 888-2906
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Salish School Of Spokane
Alternative School
4125 N Maple St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Grades: PK-9
| 51 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Washington include Academy Schools, All-Star Academy, and Dartmoor School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Washington?
39 alternative private schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Washington?
Washington alternative private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 29%.
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