For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,507 students in 98006, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98006, WA are Somerset Elementary School, Cougar Ridge Elementary School and Tyee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98006 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98006, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98006, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
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 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 elementary schools in 98006, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98006, WA include Somerset Elementary School, Cougar Ridge Elementary School and Tyee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98006?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98006.
What is the racial composition of students in 98006?
98006 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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