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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brightmont Academy is Overlake Specialty School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Eastside Community School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastside Community School
Special Program Emphasis
556 124th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
Sundance Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1844 114th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-7903
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-7903
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 91 students
308 118th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 454-1234
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 454-1234
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Tuition listed
The Treehouse Playcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
11511 NE 21st ST
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-7794
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-7794
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 30 students Tuition listed
Early World Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
13831 Bel Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-7020
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-7020
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Overlake Specialty School
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
1.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Academy
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,037 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastside Community School
Special Program Emphasis
556 124th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
308 118th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 454-1234
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 454-1234
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Tuition listed
Neighborhood Christian School/
(Assembly of God)
625 140th Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 746-3258
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 746-3258
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Tuition listed
14040 Ne 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 747-4172
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 747-4172
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 73 students
Bellevue Montessori School ![Bellevue Montessori School Photo - Community building takes place in the classroom.]( "Bellevue Montessori School Photo - Community building takes place in the classroom.")
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastside Community School
Special Program Emphasis
556 124th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
Sundance Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1844 114th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-7903
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-7903
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 91 students
The Treehouse Playcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
11511 NE 21st ST
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-7794
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-7794
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 30 students Tuition listed
Early World Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
13831 Bel Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-7020
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-7020
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Neighborhood Christian School/
(Assembly of God)
625 140th Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 746-3258
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 746-3258
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bellevue Digital Discovery
(Math: 50-59%)
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
0.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Central Educational Services
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Sammamish Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 140th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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