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Washington Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 46 private schools with special program emphasis serving 7,176 students in Washington.

The with special program emphasis private schools in Washington include The Evergreen School, Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, and The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences.

The average tuition cost is $22,177, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,197.

17% of private schools with special program emphasis in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 46
# Students Served: 7,176

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 46
# Students Served: 7,176

Washington Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

46

Private Schools

7,176

Students

$22,177

Avg. Tuition

14

Avg. Class Size

42%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Washington?

The private schools with special program emphasis in Washington include The Evergreen School, Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, and The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Washington?

46 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Washington.

How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Washington?

The average tuition cost is $22,177, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,197.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Washington?

Washington private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 32%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Washington?

17% of private schools with special program emphasis in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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