For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 5,465 students in Washington.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Washington include Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Chief Leschi Schools, and The Evergreen School.
The average tuition cost is $19,416, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $11,164.
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 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
Grades: NS-8
| 173 students
Chief Leschi Schools
Special Program Emphasis
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 782 students
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Grades: NS-8
| 508 students
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Seattle Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 50481
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Grades: PK-10
| 353 students
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
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
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
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
Grades: PK-12
| 367 students
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Ashlar![Ashlar Photo]( "Ashlar Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
20000 SE Green Valley Rd
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
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
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
Grades: PK-3
| 24 students
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Grades: NS-8
| 119 students
Calvary Christian Academy![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8501 Valhalla Drive
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 205-9023
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 205-9023
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
1510 196th St SE
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 489-2050
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
Snohomish, WA 98290
(425) 892-3030
Grades: PK-10
| 84 students
Eastside Community School
Special Program Emphasis
556 124th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Grades: PK-7
| 117 students
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Grades: NS-8
| 223 students
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
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!]( "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
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 466-1931
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Bellevue
Special Program Emphasis
3055 112th Ave Ne Ste 108
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-6288
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]( "Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1")
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
105 Winslow Way W
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-8041
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-8041
Grades: PK-4
| 69 students
911 E Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
Grades: PK-10
| 82 students
18560 1st Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-1034
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-1034
Grades: NS-5
| 92 students
Orchards KinderCare![Orchards KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Orchards KinderCare]( "Orchards KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Orchards KinderCare")
Special Program Emphasis
7715 NE 119th Place
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 882-1037
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 882-1037
Grades: NS-PK
| 100 students
1801 53rd St NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 952-3111
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 952-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
Seattle Area German American School![Seattle Area German American School Photo]( "Seattle Area German American School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
11010 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 442-2023
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 442-2023
Grades: PK-4
| 145 students
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Grades: NS-8
| 192 students
Spanish With Sarah
Special Program Emphasis
2204 Ne Birch St
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 818-1008
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 818-1008
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
607 Se Everett Mall Way Ste 13
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 514-5972
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 514-5972
Grades: PK-2
| 66 students
Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
111 Sunfield Ln
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-3658
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-3658
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington include Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Chief Leschi Schools, and The Evergreen School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Washington?
32 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Washington.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $19,416, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $11,164.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington?
Washington private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 30%.
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