For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,105 students in 98008, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,123 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 98008, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98008, WA are Spiritridge Elementary School, Interlake Senior High School and Bennett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98008 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98008, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98008, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98008, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98008, WA include Spiritridge Elementary School, Interlake Senior High School and Bennett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98008?
8 public schools are located in 98008.
What percentage of students in 98008 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 98008 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98008?
98008 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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