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Best Bellevue Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 2,937 students in Bellevue, WA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bellevue, WA include Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart, Bellevue Christian School – Clyde Hill Campus, and The Polytech.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
29% of private high schools in Bellevue, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bellevue Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15749 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 689-3376
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,037 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Gr: 7-12 Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One lnstruction
Alternative School
(1)
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Bellevue, WA 98027
(425) 885-6296
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dartmoor School
Dartmoor School Photo - One-to-One instruction helps students excel
Alternative School
(1)
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
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Gr: 5-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
The Polytech
The Polytech Photo - Our commercial-grade driving simulator lets neurodiverse and anxious students practice driving in a variety of weather and traffic conditions from the safety of our office.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
12822 SE 32nd St., 2nd Floor
Bellevue, WA 98005
(206) 557-4646
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Seattle Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 50481
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 353 students
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Special Program Emphasis
15800 Se Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-9104
Gr: PK-10 | 337 students
United Seattle&bellevue Korean School Bellevue Campus
Special Program Emphasis
5309 125th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Eastside Academics School
Eastside Academics School Photo - We have moved to an online school format during this time
(5)
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Academy
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Hillside Student Community
Hillside Student Community Photo
(9)
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overlake Specialty School
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
Seattle Voctech
15015 Main St Ste 208
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 272-2627
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Ventures Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4265 137TH AVE NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
16231 Ne 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 747-5410
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
14434 Ne 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 867-0622
Gr: PK-K | 120 students

Overview

This Town (Bellevue)
This State (WA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,937 Students
55,252 Students
% Average Students of Color
56%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
238 Teachers
4,854 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
63%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1306
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,259
$17,363
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,925
$1,039
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$33 million
$49.63 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.61
# American Indian Students
20 Students
626 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,011 Students
4,156 Students
% Asian Students
36%
8%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
63 Students
1,555 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,260 Students
30,355 Students
% White Students
44%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
239 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
394 Students
15,063 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bellevue, WA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bellevue, WA include Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart, Bellevue Christian School – Clyde Hill Campus, and The Polytech.
How many private high schools are located in Bellevue?
17 private high schools are located in Bellevue.
How diverse are private high schools in Bellevue?
Bellevue private high schools are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bellevue?
29% of private high schools in Bellevue are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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