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Best Washington Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 38 alternative private schools serving 1,937 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Washington include Family House Academy, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
The average tuition cost is $24,399, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,687.
26% of alternative private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Washington Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
Alternative School
(1)
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus
Alternative School
19515 North Creek Pkwy. #208
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Northwest Offices
Academy Northwest Offices Photo - Academy Northwest is an affordable private Christian school with full time programs, as well as home education extension programs for grades k - 12.
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
P.O. Box 664 Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All-Star Academy
All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family House Academy
Alternative School
1220 Carroll Rd
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-7481
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
Academy For Precision Learning
Academy For Precision Learning Photo - Welcome to APL, where we celebrate neurodiversity!
Alternative School
1432 15th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 427-0115
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Alcuin School
Alternative School
216 W Boston Street
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 286-0771
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Gr: PK-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apex Learning Virtual School
Alternative School
(1)
1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Gr: 9-12 Tuition listed
The Bloom Academy
Alternative School
(1)
7125 224th St. SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
(415) 772-4827
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bridge School
Alternative School
The Bridge School 10300 28th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 922-1202
Gr: K-5 | 42 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Brightmont Academy - Redmond
Brightmont Academy - Redmond 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.
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cedar Park Christian School-lynnwood Campus
Alternative School (Christian)
17931 64th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(928) 460-1088
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
Childrens Village Salmon Creek
Alternative School
(2)
1900 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-1144
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
Chrysalis School
Chrysalis School Photo - Instruction is offered both one-on-one, and in small groups, so the academic setting best suits the individual needs of the students.
Alternative School
(2)
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Industries-education
Alternative School
900 S. Dayton
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Creator's House, an Acton Academy
Creator's House, an Acton Academy Photo - Do you still believe in heroes? Do you believe that character still matters? Do you believe that learning to be and learning to do are more important than textbooks alone? We do!
Alternative School
14520 100th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 409-9435
Gr: K-7 Tuition listed
Dartmoor Schools
Alternative School
11812 N Creek Pkwy N Ste 102
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-9361
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students
Eastside Academy
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Eaton Arrowsmith School
Alternative School
17946 Ne 65th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(142) 586-1832
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Tuition listed
Explorations Academy
Explorations Academy Photo - Here are some of our students feeling triumphant on a multi-day backpacking trip, enjoying the beauty and bounty of our region. Explorations students develop a sense of leadership, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility both in the classroom and on the field.
Alternative School
(2)
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Learning Center
Alternative School
1157 3rd Ave Suite 125
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Hope Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
370 Flying H Loop
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Jewish Day School Of Metropolitan Seattle
Jewish Day School Of Metropolitan Seattle Photo - Students enjoy extensive experiential learning opportunities and field trips including camping experiences in the Cascades. Students also visit local watersheds, learn about the salmon habitat and have overnight trips to local environmental camps.
Alternative School (Jewish)
(11)
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 460-0200
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Kardia Classical School
Alternative School (Christian)
14751 N Kelsey St Ste 105 #243
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 453-7334
Gr: K-7 | 30 students
Oneworld Now!
Alternative School
610 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 223-7703
Gr: Inquire with school | 176 students
Project Patch
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 820209
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students
Puget Sound Community School
Puget Sound Community School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roots Community School
Alternative School
2133 W Woodin Ave
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 888-2906
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Salish School Of Spokane
Alternative School
4125 N Maple St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Gr: PK-9 | 51 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Washington include Family House Academy, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Washington?
38 alternative private schools are located in Washington.
How much do alternative private schools cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $24,399, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,687.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Washington?
Washington alternative private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
26% of alternative private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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