“Brightmont gave my daughter
confidence and helped her love learning
again.”
– Parent of 8th grader
One-to-One Private School in Sammamish, WA
Brightmont Academy is an accredited 1-12 private school that offers personal instruction—that means a 1:1 student-to-teacher ratio in every classroom. Discover how our mastery-based educational model empowers students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
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Give your child an education that’s as unique as they are. As the leading private school in Sammamish, WA, Brightmont’s specialized educational approach is based on more than 25 years of experience helping students in grades K-12 succeed academically. We recognize and support the needs of every student, including students with learning differences, students living with anxiety and/or depression, high-aptitude students, and student-athletes or performers with demanding schedules.
Brightmont’s educational model is mastery-based, empowering students to actively engage in their studies at their own pace while feeling challenged and supported throughout the learning process.
Traditional classrooms are insufficient or even impossible for many students; rigid schedules, inadequate attention from instructors, and an overwhelming environment can impede your child’s success. Brightmont’s personalized instruction helps students progress toward their goals and gain the self-confidence necessary to fuel a lifelong love of learning.
We offer a range of programs throughout the year to serve the diverse needs of families in Sammamish, including full-time school, individual courses, tutoring, and skill-building programs. We also offer open enrollment and rolling admissions, so your child can start right away.
When you join the Brightmont family, we’ll work with you and your child to design the most effective, personalized instructional plan possible and select experienced teachers who understand your child’s academic needs and learning style.
Is one-to-one learning right for my child?
Unlocking Academic Potential
As an accredited private school, our curriculum includes math, language arts, science, social studies, foreign language, and electives for 1st through 12th grade. For high schoolers, we offer both Advanced Placement® and Honors courses.
When students complete course requirements, they earn a high school diploma from Brightmont Academy, which is recognized by colleges and universities. Our students receive acceptances from colleges and universities across the country; check out the prestigious colleges
our students have attended.
Meet some of our instructors
Tuition Rates for Our One-to-One Private School in Sammamish, WA
High School Program
A comprehensive college preparatory program for one academic year of 9th-12th grade.
$34,650
Middle School Program
A program designed to prepare 6th-8th grade students for high school.
$28,000
Elementary School Program
A program designed to prepare 1st-5th grade students for middle school.
$33,600
Individual Semester Courses
Semester courses for 1st-12th grade students. We offer core courses as well as honors and AP courses.
Starting at $3,465
Additional Programs and Services
We also offer tutoring, skill-building programs, Kindergarten readiness programs, a reading intervention program, summer school, and test prep.
Starting at $900
Who Are Brightmont’s Students?
Our Sammamish campus welcomes students with a wide variety of interests, abilities, learning goals, and scheduling needs. This includes:
Students with ADHD and Attention Deficits
Many of Brightmont’s students have an ADHD diagnosis and struggle to maintain their focus and engagement in other schools. Brightmont’s flexible one-to-one classrooms naturally minimize distractions and allow students to take breaks throughout the day to support their attention. Our personalized learning model and multisensory curriculum encourage these students to engage deeply without the fear of judgment from their peers.
Brightmont also offers executive functioning programs for grades 3–12, which provide coaching to help students learn to plan, complete, and turn in assignments in ways that work best for them.
Students with Learning Differences
Students with learning differences often struggle to find a school that offers the accommodations they need to succeed. Brightmont’s one-to-one model enables teachers to modify their instructional methods, pacing, and curriculum to match the learning styles of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.
Gifted and 2E Students
Traditional classrooms impede gifted and twice-exceptional students’ progress by forcing them to wait for peers to catch up, leading to boredom and burnout. Brightmont’s personalized instruction empowers students to move at their own pace and dive deeper into complex questions without worrying about peer judgment.
Students with Mental Health Challenges
Large classrooms bring social pressures, rigidity, and an overstimulating atmosphere that only exacerbate the struggles that students with anxiety, depression, school refusal, or obsessive-compulsive disorder face. Brightmont will work with your family to create an accessible classroom environment that promotes learning while supporting your child’s emotional and social well-being.
Student Athletes and Performers
Aspiring elite athletes, actors, and musicians shouldn’t have to choose between their passion and a quality education. With Brightmont’s NCAA-approved curriculum, you won’t have to compromise. Our flexible one-to-one model allows students to create a schedule around their extracurricular commitments, so they can further their academic progress without worrying about falling behind.
Parent Testimonials
“Our son's time at Brightmont has forever changed his view of learning and school in general. He is now a motivated student who has confidence in his abilities.”
- Brightmont Parent
“One of the best moments I've had parenting is when my daughter, out of the blue, teary-eyed, thanked me for helping her graduate. She said she knew she couldn't have done it without Brightmont...Brightmont was the start of new beginnings for both of us. Thank you for giving her confidence!”
- Kelly K.
“My daughter was not thriving in a traditional school and arrived at Brightmont significantly behind grade level…The Brightmont teachers were excellent and incredibly supportive. With their help, she graduated from high school at Brightmont, feeling proud of all she accomplished.”
- Jane M.
“[My son] loves learning once again due to engaging teachers. I am so grateful!”
- Brightmont Parent
Student Testimonials
“Brightmont has opened doors for me that would not have been available if I had started as a freshman anywhere else. I am very happy with the experience that I have had here.”
- Cole, Grade 11
“Teachers at Brightmont understand me and my needs to achieve success in life, and they help me with my problems that I have in and outside of school.”
- David, Grade 12
“I like being able to have teachers with me every step of the way to help me, and everyone is really nice.”
- Selena, Grade 7
“To all the staff at Brightmont, thank you for making this one of the best school years that I have ever had.”
- Seb, Grade 8
Campus Highlights
At Brightmont, your child will receive the specialized attention that isn’t possible anywhere else while still having plenty of opportunities to socialize with their peers. Some of our students’ favorite community-building activities include:
- Back-to-School BBQ
- Spirit Week
- Pi Day celebration
- Holiday cookie decorating
- Family luncheons
Brightmont Academy Serves Grades 1–12
Our private school in Sammamish offers full-time, part-time, and tutoring options for students across every grade level.
Elementary School Students
Brightmont’s offerings for elementary school students start with our Kindergarten readiness program, which helps Pre-K and Kindergarten students develop their reading, math, and handwriting skills. Our full-time private school starts in first grade. Brightmont’s multisensory, personalized curriculum gives young students the head start they need to build a strong academic foundation and cultivate a love for learning that will follow them throughout their educational journey.
Middle School Students
Middle school is often when students start facing social pressures that can impact their academic progress. Brightmont’s supportive, one-to-one learning classrooms help these students maintain their engagement in school without the distractions of their peers. Outside of class, students can connect through clubs, extracurriculars, and community events.
High School Students
Brightmont’s high school students benefit from the rigor and flexibility of our academic offerings. Our fully accredited private school has an Index for Education Quality (IEQ) score of 320, in comparison to the average of 253.
Prestigious colleges around the country are eager to admit Brightmont students; in fact, 92% of graduates receive admission to their top-choice university! Our Honors, Advanced Placement, and college-level courses provide driven students with the opportunities they need to thrive.
Full-time high school students also have access to the Homework Studio, a supervised study lab designed to help them complete assignments, practice good study habits, connect with peers, and build executive function skills with the support of a teacher-on-call.
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Sammamish Campus
Address and Phone
(425) 836-1600
4588 Klahanie Dr. SE, Suite. 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
The Sammamish Plateau Campus is conveniently located in the Klahanie Shopping Center.
Campus Hours
Regular opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Accreditation
Accredited by Cognia.
Approved by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Meet Derek Heinz
Sammamish Campus Director
As the Campus Director for our private school in Sammamish, WA, Derek has worked in education for more than 25 years. He spent 15 years as a high school language arts teacher, where he taught AP Literature, Shakespeare, British and American Literature, and countless other courses. While working in high schools, he also coached varsity soccer and basketball, both boys’ and girls’ teams. He has also served as an assistant principal and dean of students at the high school, middle school, and elementary levels.
Derek is passionate about learning, and he is particularly interested in solving the puzzle of how each student learns best. He loves to work with kids and teachers in an ongoing effort to make learning as accessible and engaging as possible.
Derek graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in education and English and then obtained a master’s degree in education administration from Washington State University. When he’s not working, Derek enjoys writing, reading, cycling, fly fishing, and hanging out with his daughter.
Call Derek at
(425) 836-1600
or send him a message at
derek.heinz@brightmontacademy.com.
