For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,561 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Washington include Family House Academy, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
The average tuition cost is $22,460, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,498.
Top Ranked Washington Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dartmoor School![Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel]( "Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel")
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
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]( "Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus")
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
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]( "Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor Bothell Campus")
Alternative School
19515 North Creek Pkwy. #208
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
P.O. Box 664 Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
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.]( "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
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
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!]( "Academy For Precision Learning Photo - Welcome to APL, where we celebrate neurodiversity!")
Alternative School
5031 University Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 427-0115
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 427-0115
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Gr: PK-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7125 224th St. SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
(415) 772-4827
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
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
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.]( "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
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
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(928) 460-1088
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1900 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-1144
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-1144
Gr: K-1 | 63 students
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
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
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!]( "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
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
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-9361
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Gr: 6-12 | 33 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
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 460-0200
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
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 453-7334
Gr: K-7 | 30 students
Project Patch
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 820209
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roots Community School
Alternative School
2133 W Woodin Ave
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 888-2906
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
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Gr: PK-9 | 51 students
Sno-king Academy
Alternative School
19741 53rd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98155
(425) 697-4021
Seattle, WA 98155
(425) 697-4021
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Stahlville School
Alternative School (Brethren)
1485 N Hoffman Rd
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0108
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0108
Gr: 5 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Washington include Family House Academy, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Washington?
30 alternative private elementary schools are located in Washington.
How much do alternative private elementary schools cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $22,460, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,498.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Washington?
Washington alternative private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 30%.
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