Best Washington Special Education Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 special education private schools serving 1,055 students in Washington.
The top ranked special education private schools in Washington include Hamlin Robinson School, Academy Schools, and The Kineo School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 1,055

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 1,055

Top Ranked Washington Special Education Private Schools (2026)

Academy Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
(4)
Hamlin Robinson School Photo
Gr: 1-8 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
(3)
The Kineo School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
(8)
Map of Brock's Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
17636 140th Ave Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-1353
Children's Institute For Learning Differences Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
2640 Benson Road S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
Map of Dolan Learning Center Llc
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
18500 156th Ave Ne Ste 204
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 488-3587
Map of Excelsior Youth Center
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
3754 W Indian Trl Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
Map of The Madrone School (the Grady School)
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Special Education School
10020 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
Morningside Academy Photo
Gr: 1-9 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
1605 17th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-9500
New Horizon School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
1111 S Carr Road
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
(17)
Map of Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
15303 Westminster Way N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-4605
Map of Northwests Child Edmonds Elementary School
Gr: PK | 12 students
Special Education School
1215 Olympic Ave
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Map of Nw School Of Innovative Learning
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
1321 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-8111
Map of Overlake Specialty School
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Map of Salish Sea Deaf School
Gr: K-7 | 15 students
Special Education School
715 Seafarers Way Ste 102
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 419-6946
Yellow Wood Academy Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Special Education School
3310 146th Pl SE Suite B
Bellevue, WA 98007
(206) 236-1095

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Washington?
The top ranked special education private schools in Washington include Hamlin Robinson School, Academy Schools, and The Kineo School.
How many special education private schools are located in Washington?
16 special education private schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are special education private schools in Washington?
Washington special education private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.

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