For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,134 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northeast Bellevue are Bennett Elementary School, Ardmore Elementary School and Sherwood Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue, WA include Bennett Elementary School, Ardmore Elementary School and Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue?
the neighborhood of Northeast Bellevue, Bellevue public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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