For the 2025-26 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 Academy Schools, Hamlin Robinson School, and The Kineo School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Washington Special Education Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 20th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 763-1167
Gr: 1-8 | 426 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brock's Academy
Special Education School
17636 140th Ave Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-1353
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-1353
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
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Special Education School
2640 Benson Road S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
Gr: 2-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Dolan Learning Center Llc
Special Education School
18500 156th Ave Ne Ste 204
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 488-3587
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 488-3587
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Excelsior Youth Center
Special Education School
3754 W Indian Trl Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
The Madrone School (the Grady School)
Special Education School
10020 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
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Special Education School
1605 17th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-9500
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-9500
Gr: 1-9 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1111 S Carr Road
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Northwest School Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children
Special Education School
15303 Westminster Way N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-4605
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-4605
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Northwests Child Edmonds Elementary School
Special Education School
1215 Olympic Ave
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Gr: PK | 12 students
Nw School Of Innovative Learning
Special Education School
1321 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-8111
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-8111
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Overlake Specialty School
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
Salish Sea Deaf School
Special Education School
715 Seafarers Way Ste 102
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 419-6946
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 419-6946
Gr: K-7 | 15 students
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Special Education School
9655 SE 36th Street,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-1095
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Washington?
The top ranked special education private schools in Washington include Academy Schools, Hamlin Robinson School, 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 31%.
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