Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Overlake Specialty School
About the School
- Overlake Specialty School in Bellevue, WA serves 54 students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 7 full–time teachers to deliver specialized instruction.
- Approximately 13% of enrolled students identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the student body.
- As a midsize city school, Overlake Specialty School offers specialized services distinct from other Bellevue private schools serving younger grades or larger enrollments.
- Tuition rates and acceptance statistics specific to Overlake Specialty School are not provided; however, average private school tuition in Bellevue ranges from $25,151 for elementary to $30,259 for high school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Overlake Specialty School?
The application deadline for Overlake Specialty School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Overlake Specialty School is Dartmoor School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Little School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
11511 NE 21st ST
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-7794
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-4 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2125 112th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-1234
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Alternative School
1717 Bellevue Way Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-9920
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 538 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 24
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
12360 Ne 8th St # 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 1,037 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1701 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-3300
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-4 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2125 112th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-1234
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
3055 112th Ave Ne Ste 108
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-6288
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
2812 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-8708
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2411 112th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7439
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
11511 NE 21st ST
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 502-7794
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-4 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2125 112th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-1234
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
1844 114th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-7903
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 50-59%)
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
1.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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