Academy Northwest Offices Photo - Academy Northwest is an affordable private Christian school with full time programs, as well as home education extension programs for grades k - 12.

Top 5 Best Washington Alternative Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 alternative private high schools serving 1,150 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington include Academy Schools, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
19% of alternative private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Washington Alternative Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
Alternative School
(1)
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus
Alternative School
19515 North Creek Pkwy. #208
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
Academy Northwest Offices
Academy Northwest Offices Photo - Academy Northwest is an affordable private Christian school with full time programs, as well as home education extension programs for grades k - 12.
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
P.O. Box 664 Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Academy Schools
Academy Schools Photo - Lower School
Alternative School
(4)
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Grades: PK-12
| 48 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.
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Explorations Academy
Explorations Academy Photo - Here are some of our students feeling triumphant on a multi-day backpacking trip, enjoying the beauty and bounty of our region. Explorations students develop a sense of leadership, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility both in the classroom and on the field.
Alternative School
(2)
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Academy For Precision Learning
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Alternative School
5031 University Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 427-0115
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Apex Learning Virtual School
Alternative School
(1)
1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Chrysalis School
Chrysalis School Photo - Instruction is offered both one-on-one, and in small groups, so the academic setting best suits the individual needs of the students.
Alternative School
(2)
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
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
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
Dartmoor Schools
Alternative School
11812 N Creek Pkwy N Ste 102
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
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Gateway Learning Center
Alternative School
1157 3rd Ave Suite 125
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
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Grades: 2-12
| 16 students
Project Patch
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 820209
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Puget Sound Community School
Puget Sound Community School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Restart Leadership Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
30001 138th Pl Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 793-2359
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
Salish School Of Spokane
Alternative School
4125 N Maple St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Grades: PK-9
| 51 students
Sno-king Academy
Alternative School
19741 53rd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98155
(425) 697-4021
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
World Class Academy
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington include Academy Schools, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Washington?
26 alternative private high schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Washington?
Washington alternative private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 24%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
19% of alternative private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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