For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,292 students in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in West Lake Sammamish are Spiritridge Elementary School, Tillicum Middle School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue, WA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue, WA include Spiritridge Elementary School, Tillicum Middle School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue?
the neighborhood of West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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