Top Rankings
Bellevue School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 19,510 students in Bellevue School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Bellevue School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Bellevue School District are Medina Elementary School, Cherry Crest Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Bellevue School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
31 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
19,510 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
1,072 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Bellevue School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
# American Indian Students
31 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8,622 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
44%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,655 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
25%
# Black Students
678 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
5,593 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
29%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,858 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
412
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
1,172
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,250
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,235
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,353
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,362
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,431
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,433
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,611
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,539
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,645
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,632
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,636
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,799
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,660 is higher than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,299 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$462 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$416 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,660
$19,040
Spending / Student
$21,299
$19,496
Best Bellevue School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medina Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8001 Ne 8th St.
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 456-5400
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 456-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14100 Somerset Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Spiritridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16401 Se 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Newport Senior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #77.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,514 students
Rank: #88.
Interlake Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16245 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #99.
Tyee Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #1010.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12635 Se 56th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6900
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1111.
Odle Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 143rd Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1414.
Clyde Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1515.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3810 132nd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1616.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1717.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1818.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12619 Se 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1919.
Enatai Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Se 25th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2020.
Wilburton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2121.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2222.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2323.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 364 students
Rank: #2424.
Sammamish Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 140th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2727.
Central Educational Services
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Grades: 1-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2828.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14220 Ne 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6000
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2929.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #3030.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14310 Se 12th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5300
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Education Options Reengagement Program
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellevue School District?
Bellevue School District manages 31 public schools serving 19,510 students.
What is the rank of Bellevue School District?
Bellevue School District is ranked #8 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue School District?
44% of Bellevue School District students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellevue School District?
Bellevue School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Bellevue School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,299 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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