Overlake Specialty School

Overlake Specialty School in Bellevue, WA serves 54 students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 7 full–time teachers to deliver specialized instruction.
Approximately 13% of enrolled students identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the student body.
As a midsize city school, Overlake Specialty School offers specialized services distinct from other Bellevue private schools serving younger grades or larger enrollments.
Tuition rates and acceptance statistics specific to Overlake Specialty School are not provided; however, average private school tuition in Bellevue ranges from $25,151 for elementary to $30,259 for high school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12

Student Body

Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Overlake Specialty School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bellevue, WA is $24,330 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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