Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 88%
- Reading Proficiency: 91%
- Attendance Zone: Bear Creek Elementary serves the eastern part of Woodinville, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
School Motto
Strengthening Our Community Through Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)91%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)35%
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
24%
Black
(19-20)1%
5%
White
(19-20)52%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
8%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
446 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Northshore School District.
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