For the 2025 school year, there are 155 alternative public elementary schools serving 34,602 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Washington are Challenge Elementary School, Northstar Middle School and International Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Explorer Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7040 208th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Gr: 1-5 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11133 Ne 65th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Gr: 1-5 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Cam Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
715 Nw Onsdorff Blvd.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Gr: 3-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Gr: PK-8 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Northshore Networks
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18101 Avondale Road Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4175
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4175
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1919.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9200 Railroad Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mosaic Home Education Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3131.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Olympic Peninsula Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Obrien Rd
Joyce, WA 98343
(360) 928-3311
Joyce, WA 98343
(360) 928-3311
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3333.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3434.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3535.
Olympic Peninsula Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. 2nd Ave
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Washington include Challenge Elementary School, Northstar Middle School and International Community School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Washington?
155 alternative public elementary schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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