Overlake Specialty School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Bellevue, WA
2610 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Bellevue
In Bellevue, Washington, Overlake Specialty School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 212 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 59
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 212 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% of special education schools in Washington.
- Compared with 10 special education schools in Washington.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Overlake Specialty School
What grades does Overlake Specialty School serve?
Overlake Specialty School serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend Overlake Specialty School?
About 59 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Overlake Specialty School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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