For the 2025 school year, there are 24 alternative private high schools serving 1,097 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Washington include Dartmoor School, Dartmoor School, and Dartmoor School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Washington Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
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
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
1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Gr: 9-12 Tuition listed
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
Chesterton Academy Of Notre Dame
Alternative School (Catholic)
2706 E Queen Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 242-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 79 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
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
Eastside Academy
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 18 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
Hope Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
370 Flying H Loop
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 658-2990
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
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
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
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
World Class Academy
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
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?
24 alternative private high schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Washington?
Washington alternative private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 28%.
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