For the 2026 school year, there are 12 alternative public preschools serving 2,695 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 52% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Washington (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
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 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Panorama School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Hofstetter
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7840
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7840
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pateros Alternative School
Alternative School
344 W Beach Street
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Gr: PK-12
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?
13 alternative public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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