Yellow Wood Academy
Grades and ages
Grades K-12
Student-teacher ratio
1:1 or small group (max 1:5)
Tuition
Afternoon tutoring: $100 per 50 minute session; Private school tuition available upon inquiry.
About Yellow Wood Academy
Yellow Wood Academy is a fully accredited private, non-profit school in Bellevue, Washington, serving students in grades 4-12. Originally founded in 1981 on Mercer Island as Eastside Tutoring and Consulting, the academy moved to its enhanced Bellevue campus in 2025 to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities, including a robotics lab, science lab, wellness space, and dedicated music and art studios. The school specializes in providing a flexible and individualized education for a diverse student body, including those who are gifted, twice exceptional (2e), or neurodivergent.
The academy's instructional approach is centered on highly personalized 1:1 and small group lessons, with a maximum of five students per class. This 'neuro-affirming' model allows teachers to tailor curriculum to each student’s unique strengths, interests, and learning styles. In addition to a robust list of core academic and AP courses, Yellow Wood offers the research-based Arrowsmith Program, which uses neuroplasticity exercises to strengthen cognitive functions. Students can attend full-time, part-time, or through hybrid and online schedules, allowing for dual enrollment with other programs.
Admissions at Yellow Wood Academy involve a collaborative process aimed at understanding each student's educational journey. The school serves as an OSPI-approved Non-Public Agency (NPA), partnering with over 15 local school districts to provide specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). For families seeking private placement, the academy emphasizes building trusting relationships where students feel valued and safe. The school's mission is to provide an accessible learning environment that uniquely engages every mind and prepares students for their future.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- anxiety
- language-based learning disabilities
- sensory overload
- twice-exceptional
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Neuro-affirming academic support
Programs
Programs at Yellow Wood Academy
Other programs and supports
- Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Neuro-affirming academic support
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Fully accredited by the Washington State Board of Education
- OSPI-approved Non-Public Agency (NPA)
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Afternoon tutoring: $100 per 50 minute session; Private school tuition available upon inquiry.
- District/IEP contract placement
- Private enrollment
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