For the 2024 school year, there are 10 alternative public preschools serving 3,356 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Washington are Thornton Creek Elementary School, Tops K-8 School and Bryant Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Washington (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Olympic Peninsula Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. 2nd Ave
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Grades: PK-8
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 876 students
Rank: #88.
Contractual Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #99.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Grades: PK-12
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Washington include Thornton Creek Elementary School, Tops K-8 School and Bryant Center.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Washington?
10 alternative public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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