For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 alternative public preschools serving 3,148 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Washington are Thornton Creek Elementary School, Tops K-8 School and Madrona K-8 School. 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 51% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Washington (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
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
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Parade
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Peninsula Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Special Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #88.
Contractual Schools
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 12 students
Rank: #99.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 109 students
Rank: #1010.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Grades: PK-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1111.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1212.
Panorama School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pateros Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
344 W Beach Street
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Grades: PK-12
| n/a 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 Madrona K-8 School.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Washington?
14 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
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