For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,122 students in 98006, WA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,864 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 98006, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98006, WA are Somerset Elementary School, Cougar Ridge Elementary School and Newport Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98006 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98006, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98006, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Cougar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4630 167th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 837-7300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 837-7300
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Newport Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Tyee Middle School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
98006, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98006, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98006, WA include Somerset Elementary School, Cougar Ridge Elementary School and Newport Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98006?
6 public schools are located in 98006.
What percentage of students in 98006 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 98006 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98006?
98006 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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