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Best Washington ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 47 private schools with special program emphasis serving 7,286 students in Washington.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Washington include Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences, and The Evergreen School.
The average tuition cost is $21,716, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,116.
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 (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 47
  • # Students Served: 7,286

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 47
  • # Students Served: 7,286

Top Ranked Washington ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Seattle Waldorf School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
(11)
Map of Chief Leschi Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 782 students
Specialized Curriculum
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
The Evergreen School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 554 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
(7)
French American School of Puget Sound Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
(8)
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
(12)
Map of New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 82 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
911 E Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
(1)
North Seattle French School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 104 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
18560 1ST AVE NE
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-1034
(5)
NOVA Middle School Photo
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
(5)
Olympia Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
(5)
The Polytech Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
12822 SE 32nd St., 2nd Floor
Bellevue, WA 98005
(206) 557-4646
(1)
Seattle Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 25
Specialized Curriculum
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
(1)
Map of Seattle Chinese School
Gr: PK-10 | 353 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 50481
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Seattle Country Day School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
2619 4th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 812-8907
(2)
Soundview School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
(2)
Map of Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Gr: PK-10 | 337 students
Specialized Curriculum
15800 Se Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-9104
Map of United Seattle&bellevue Korean School Bellevue Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Specialized Curriculum
5309 125th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
Whidbey Island Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
(3)
Arrow Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
20406 76th Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 835-2384
(3)
Ashlar Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
20000 SE Green Valley Rd
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Washington?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Washington include Brightmont Academy - Sammamish, The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences, and The Evergreen School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Washington?
47 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 $21,716, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,116.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Washington?
Washington private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 41% 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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