Top 10 Best Washington Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 158 alternative public elementary schools serving 33,133 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Washington are Challenge Elementary School, International Community School and Northstar Middle 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 52% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Washington Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Grades: 1-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-9
| 88 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Explorer Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7040 208th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Grades: 1-6
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
Cam Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
715 Nw Onsdorff Blvd.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Grades: 3-12
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-9
| 138 students
Rank: #88.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Grades: 6-9
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1313.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1414.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1515.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Grades: K-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1616.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1717.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Grades: K-10
| 113 students
Rank: #1818.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1919.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2020.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Grades: 1-12
| 561 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Olympic Peninsula Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N. 2nd Ave
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9200 Railroad Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Grades: K-12
| 259 students
Rank: #2525.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Grades: PK-8
| 583 students
Rank: #2626.
Vancouver Home Connection
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Bremerton Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Rocky Point Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-4200
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Family Link
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20120 Vashon Hwy Sw
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 876 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #3333.
Orca K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #3434.
Homelink River
Alternative School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610a Sw Eaton Blvd.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 334-8200
Grades: 1-12
| 954 students
Rank: #3535.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
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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, International Community School and Northstar Middle School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Washington?
158 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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