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Top 10 Best Washington Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 50 private schools with special program emphasis serving 7,507 students in Washington.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Washington include Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, Whidbey Island Waldorf School, and Chief Leschi Schools.
The average tuition cost is $20,252, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,978.
18% of private schools with special program emphasis in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Washington Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish 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.
Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Whidbey Island Waldorf School Photo - Whidbey Island Waldorf School Morning Circle and Song together as a community
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
Grades: NS-8
| 173 students
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Grades: NS-8
| 193 students
Chief Leschi Schools
Special Program Emphasis
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 782 students
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Grades: NS-8
| 508 students
French American School of Puget Sound
French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia Waldorf School Photo - A rainbow rises over the historic main schoolhouse, which has been home to Olympia Waldorf School for over 35 years. The campus also includes a separate Middle School building for grades 6-8, and a residential kinderhaus at the far north side of the property.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
The Polytech
The Polytech Photo - Our commercial-grade driving simulator lets neurodiverse and anxious students practice driving in a variety of weather and traffic conditions from the safety of our office.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
540 NE Northgate Way, Suite D
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 557-4646
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
Seattle Academy
Seattle Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Seattle Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 50481
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Grades: PK-10
| 353 students
Seattle Country Day School
Seattle Country Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2619 4th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 284-6220
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
Soundview School
Soundview School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Grades: NS-8
| 159 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
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Photo - Form drawing strengthens eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness - and is beautiful.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Arrow Preparatory Academy
Arrow Preparatory Academy Photo - Arrow Prep blends the best of homeschooling with the benefits of private education.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(3)
20406 76th Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 835-2384
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Ashlar
Ashlar Photo
Special Program Emphasis
20000 SE Green Valley Rd
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
Grades: NS-5
| 12 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 At The Highlands
Special Program Emphasis
930 Ne High St Ste 102
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-2866
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
Bright Water Waldorf School
Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Beginning in the early childhood classes, circle time and group songs connect the children with rhythm, melody, and pitch. Students rise into the early grades with flute and lyre playing. Formal subject classes for music instruction start in the fourth grade with Strings. In middle school students venture into more complex arrangements and play together in ensembles.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Grades: NS-8
| 119 students
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8501 Valhalla Drive
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 205-9023
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
The Clearwater School
The Clearwater School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1510 196th St SE
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 489-2050
Grades: NS-12
| 88 students
Cornerstone Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
16910 161st Ave Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 892-3030
Grades: PK-10
| 84 students
Country Haven Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
510 Country Haven Loop
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 266-4422
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Eastside Community School
Special Program Emphasis
556 124th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Grades: PK-7
| 117 students
French Immersion School Of Washington
French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - A Preschool Teacher and her student are playing with a toy in class.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Grades: NS-8
| 223 students
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences Photo - The Gardner School campus sits on five beautiful acres of land in rural Clark County, easily accessible from I-5 and I-205. The grounds offer children the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in a safe, natural setting
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Illumination Learning Studio
Illumination Learning Studio Photo - We believe so strongly in the power of the arts to give children important life skills that we have infused it into all of our dynamic programs. Whether it's our Preschool, our Before/After School or our Kids Camps - every program at Illumination Learning Studio has a cultural arts curriculum at it's core. It's why we are awesome!
Special Program Emphasis
7720 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 466-1931
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Jefferson Community School
Jefferson Community School Photo - JCS in Nepal 2017
Special Program Emphasis
280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Light Of Faith Christian Academy
Light Of Faith Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
18008 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste H
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 419-4129
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Bellevue
Special Program Emphasis
3055 112th Ave Ne Ste 108
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-6288
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Madrona School
Madrona School Photo - Nature kindergarten explores the woods.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
105 Winslow Way W
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-8041
Grades: PK-4
| 69 students
New Life Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
911 E Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
Grades: PK-10
| 82 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Washington?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Washington include Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, Whidbey Island Waldorf School, and Chief Leschi Schools.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Washington?
50 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Washington.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $20,252, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,978.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Washington?
Washington private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Washington?
18% of private schools with special program emphasis in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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