Jewish Day School Of Metropolitan Seattle Photo - JDS has a competitive athletics program for students in Grades 5th to 8th including soccer, volleyball, and basketball.

Best Washington Alternative Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative private preschools serving 426 students in Washington.
The top-ranked alternative private preschool in Washington is All-Star Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of alternative private preschools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Washington Alternative Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Washington?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Washington is All-Star Academy.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Washington?
7 alternative private preschools are located in Washington.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Washington?
Washington alternative private preschools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
29% of alternative private preschools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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