Yellow Wood Academy (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 1 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Accreditation International
NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Yellow Wood Academy
Kind	1
2	4
3	2
4	6
5	12
6	6
7	16
8	17
9	12
10	22
11	22
12	14

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism Spectrum Distorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Variety in Processing Speeds, Working Memory, Executive Function

Year Founded

1981

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

134 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

1 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB & BC

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science

AP Human GeographyAP Literature and Composition

AP PhysicsAP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

AP Physics C: MechanicsAP Statistics

AP US Government and PoliticsAP US History

AP World HistoryOther AP classes may be able to be arranged

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

We encourage students to dress in a way that is comfortable and expresses themselves.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on your personalized program but averages $50,000-$70,000 for a full time student. Part time programs available.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Tuition is based on number of sessions per week for a 5 week summer program. Cost is set by the program you choose.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

AJ Brooks

School Notes

YWA is an accredited 4-12 non-profit school on Mercer Island, WA. Our personalized programs feature one-on-one and small group classes that are designed for each student as an individual.
Whether your student is ahead, behind, or right on track, our highly qualified teachers can help them learn in a way that is tailored to them.
During COVID-19, our distance learning and hybrid programs feature are kept as close as possible to our on-campus program in terms of quality, time in class with teachers, and social-emotional learning.

Distance learning at YWA is almost just like our on-campus program; featuring up to four hours a week of teacher time for each class.
Full time, part time, and tutoring available.
We know that no student learns the same way, so all of our classes are crafted foryourstudent.
We balance small group and one-on-one lessons so your student can home in on core content areas and still develop social-emotional learning.
YWA is an inclusive school that is welcoming to our students as individuals.
Many of our students and faculty are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Neurodivergences are a welcome part of our community, in our families, students, and staff.

Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bellevue, WA is $24,520 for elementary schools and $29,869 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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