For the 2025 school year, there are 25 alternative private high schools serving 1,145 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington include Dartmoor School, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
The average tuition cost is $26,902, which is higher than the Washington private high school average tuition cost of $17,015.
20% of alternative private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Washington Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 427-1400
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
P.O. Box 664 Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(206) 246-9227
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Grades: 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
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
15900 Woodinville-Redmond Rd
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 481-2228
Grades: K-12
| 177 students
Columbia Industries-education
Alternative School
900 S. Dayton
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 582-4142
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
Dartmoor Schools
Alternative School
11812 N Creek Pkwy N Ste 102
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-9361
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 482-9361
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Eastside Academy
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Gateway Learning Center
Alternative School
1157 3rd Ave Suite 125
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3939
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Hope Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
370 Flying H Loop
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Grades: 2-12
| 16 students
Project Patch
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 820209
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 406-4789
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
660 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 324-4350
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Salish School Of Spokane
Alternative School
4125 N Maple St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Grades: 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
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
World Class Academy
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington include Dartmoor School, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Washington?
25 alternative private high schools are located in Washington.
How much do alternative private high schools cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $26,902, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $17,015.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Washington?
Washington alternative private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 28%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
20% of alternative private high schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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