Top 5 Best 98008 Washington Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,275 students in 98008, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,211 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 98008, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98008, WA are Spiritridge Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School and Interlake Senior High 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 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98008, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98008, WA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spiritridge Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 86%
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
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
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
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Interlake Senior High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16245 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: #44.
Tillicum Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
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
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Ardmore Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98008, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98008, WA are Spiritridge Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School and Interlake Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98008, WA?
8 public schools are located in 98008, WA.
What percentage of students in 98008, WA go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 98008, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98008, WA?
98008, WA minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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