Brightmont Academy

12360 Ne 8th St # 210 Bellevue, WA 98005
learn.brightmontacademy.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Brightmont Academy in Bellevue, WA serves 30 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, midsize city setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 18 total teachers supporting its alternative education program.
  • Approximately 33% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Bellevue community.
  • Located in the Wilburton neighborhood, Brightmont Academy offers a private secondary education option in a city environment.
  • As an alternative school, it operates independently from religious affiliation and enrolls a small student population for more individualized attention.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Brightmont Academy?
The application deadline for Brightmont Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Brightmont Academy located?
Brightmont Academy is located in the Wilburton neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 4 other private schools located in Wilburton.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bellevue, WA is $24,520 for elementary schools and $29,869 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bellevue, WA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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