For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,455 students in 98005, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98005, WA are Cherry Crest Elementary School, International School and Jing Mei Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98005 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98005, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
(Math: 91% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
98005, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bsd Vocational Edcareer Education Options High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 24%
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98005, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98005, WA include Cherry Crest Elementary School, International School and Jing Mei Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98005?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98005.
What is the racial composition of students in 98005?
98005 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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