Medina Academy Photo

Top 20 Best Bellevue Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 54 private schools serving 9,537 students in Bellevue, WA (there are 33 public schools, serving 19,650 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in Bellevue, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Bellevue, WA include BASIS Independent Bellevue, Bellevue Christian School, and Open Window School.
The average tuition cost is $23,852, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $14,042.
28% of private schools in Bellevue, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Bellevue Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Grades: 2-9
| 237 students
Chestnut Hill Academy
Chestnut Hill Academy Photo
(6)
13633 SE 26th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 372-2800
Grades: K-5
| 368 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
Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School Photo - Join us for our Preschool Preview/Open House in January, 2025! Visit our website for more info: www.ecswa.org/open-house
(Christian)
(11)
14615 SE 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5570
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Grades: 5-12
| 225 students
The Little School
The Little School Photo
(9)
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Emerald Heights Academy
Emerald Heights Academy Photo - All School Picture
(Catholic)
(5)
5130 164th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-1671
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Bellevue Christian School
Bellevue Christian School Photo - Students learning Chemistry from Dr. Alsbury
(Christian)
(3)
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,037 students
Bellevue Montessori School
Bellevue Montessori School Photo - Community building takes place in the classroom.
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Eastside Academics School
Eastside Academics School Photo - We have moved to an online school format during this time
(5)
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Highland Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(16)
15022 NE Bel-Red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 276-8219
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Hillside Student Community
Hillside Student Community Photo
(9)
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
https://www.etonschool.org
https://www.etonschool.org Photo - Students at Eton School love to learn!
Montessori School
(3)
2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 881-4230
Grades: NS-8
| 329 students
Living Montessori Academy
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Grades: NS-5
| 169 students
Medina Academy
Medina Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(1)
16242 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 643-2678
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Newport Children's School, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
12930 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 274-0613
Grades: PK-K
| 1,080 students
Open Window School
Open Window School Photo - We challenge, support, and trust students to do real work that matters and has an impact beyond the classroom.
(3)
6128 168th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-2911
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
9450 N.E. 14th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-1773
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
St. Louise School
St. Louise School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
133 156th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 746-4220
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Seattle Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 50481
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Grades: PK-10
| 353 students
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Special Program Emphasis
15800 Se Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-9104
Grades: PK-10
| 337 students
United Seattle&bellevue Korean School Bellevue Campus
Special Program Emphasis
5309 125th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
Grades: PK-12
| 367 students
Ventures Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4265 137TH AVE NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Americas Child Montessori
Americas Child Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(4)
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
14040 Ne 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 747-4172
Grades: PK-1
| 73 students
15061 Bel Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 283-0717
Grades: PK-3
| 113 students
Bk Play Academy For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
6236 122nd Ave
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
Grades: PK-3
| 24 students
Bright Horizons-downtown Bellevue
Daycare / Preschool
505 106th Ave Ne Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 450-1303
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
308 118th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 454-1234
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
2125 112th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-1234
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Chestnut Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
10723 Ne 38th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 822-6001
Grades: NS-1
| n/a students
Early World Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
13831 Bel Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-7020
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
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Bellevue, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
16231 Ne 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 747-5410
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bellevue, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Bellevue, WA include BASIS Independent Bellevue, Bellevue Christian School, and Open Window School.
How many private schools are located in Bellevue?
54 private schools are located in Bellevue.
How much do private schools cost in Bellevue?
The average tuition cost is $23,852, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $14,042.
How diverse are private schools in Bellevue?
Bellevue private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Bellevue go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Bellevue are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bellevue?
28% of private schools in Bellevue are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Bellevue are often viewed compared to one another?

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