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French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island

Best Washington 草榴社区 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 5,204 students in Washington.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Washington include The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences, French American School of Puget Sound, and Chief Leschi Schools.
The average tuition cost is $19,226, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $13,373.
13% of private preschools 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.

Top Ranked Washington 草榴社区 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Seattle Waldorf School
Seattle Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Gr: NS-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chief Leschi Schools
Special Program Emphasis
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 782 students
The Evergreen School
The Evergreen School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
15201 Meridian Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 957-1523
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French American School of Puget Sound
French American School of Puget Sound Photo - Playground at the main campus in Mercer Island
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences Photo - The Gardner School campus sits on five beautiful acres of land in rural Clark County, easily accessible from I-5 and I-205. The grounds offer children the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in a safe, natural setting
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
16413 NE 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 574-5752
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
911 E Division Ave
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5558
Gr: PK-10 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
North Seattle French School
North Seattle French School Photo - Field trips
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
18560 1ST AVE NE
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 365-1034
Gr: NS-5 | 104 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Seattle Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 50481
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 442-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 353 students
Soundview School
Soundview School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6515 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-8572
Gr: NS-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tzu Chi Academy Seattle
Special Program Emphasis
15800 Se Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-9104
Gr: PK-10 | 337 students
United Seattle&bellevue Korean School Bellevue Campus
Special Program Emphasis
5309 125th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Whidbey Island Waldorf School Photo - Whidbey Island Waldorf School Morning Circle and Song together as a community
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
6335 Old Pietila Rd
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 341-5686
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ashlar
Ashlar Photo
Special Program Emphasis
20000 SE Green Valley Rd
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
Gr: NS-5 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Bk Play Academy For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
6236 122nd Ave
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Bright Water Waldorf School
Bright Water Waldorf School Photo - Beginning in the early childhood classes, circle time and group songs connect the children with rhythm, melody, and pitch. Students rise into the early grades with flute and lyre playing. Formal subject classes for music instruction start in the fourth grade with Strings. In middle school students venture into more complex arrangements and play together in ensembles.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1414 South Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 624-6176
Gr: NS-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8501 Valhalla Drive
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 205-9023
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Clearwater School
The Clearwater School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1510 196th St SE
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 489-2050
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Community School
Special Program Emphasis
556 124th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 598-2914
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
French Immersion School Of Washington
French Immersion School Of Washington Photo - Our bilingual and pluricultural educational program blends French and US standards, challenging students to think critically, act with empathy, and grow into their fullest potential.
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
4211 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 407-5695
Gr: NS-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Illumination Learning Studio
Illumination Learning Studio Photo - We believe so strongly in the power of the arts to give children important life skills that we have infused it into all of our dynamic programs. Whether it's our Preschool, our Before/After School or our Kids Camps - every program at Illumination Learning Studio has a cultural arts curriculum at it's core. It's why we are awesome!
Special Program Emphasis
7720 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 466-1931
Gr: NS-5 Extracurrculars: 9
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Bellevue
Special Program Emphasis
3055 112th Ave Ne Ste 108
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-6288
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia Waldorf School Photo - A rainbow rises over the historic main schoolhouse, which has been home to Olympia Waldorf School for over 35 years. The campus also includes a separate Middle School building for grades 6-8, and a residential kinderhaus at the far north side of the property.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orchards KinderCare
Orchards KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Orchards KinderCare
Special Program Emphasis
7715 NE 119th Place
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 882-1037
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Seabury School
Seabury School Photo - Imagine loving middle school!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1801 53rd St NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 952-3111
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seattle Area German American School
Seattle Area German American School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
11010 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 442-2023
Gr: PK-4 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Spanish With Sarah
Spanish With Sarah Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2204 NE BIRCH ST
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 990-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Starbright Early Learning Center
Starbright Early Learning Center Photo - Challenging and fun early childhood education and full-day kindergarten with college certified teachers who love to teach!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
607 Se Everett Mall Way Ste 13
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 514-5972
Gr: PK-2 | 66 students Tuition listed
Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
111 Sunfield Ln
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-3658
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Photo - Form drawing strengthens eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness - and is beautiful.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington include The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences, French American School of Puget Sound, and Chief Leschi Schools.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Washington?
30 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Washington.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in Washington?
The average tuition cost is $19,226, which is higher than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,373.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington?
Washington private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Washington?
13% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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