For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,835 students in 98012, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 311 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98012, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98012, WA are Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98012 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98012, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98012, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
North Creek High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3613 191st Pl Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-8800
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Heatherwood Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1419 Trillium Blvd. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6300
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Henry M. Jackson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1508 136th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17000 23rd Ave. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Lynnwood High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18218 North Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 431-7520
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 431-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98012, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98012, WA include Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98012?
9 public schools are located in 98012.
What percentage of students in 98012 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98012 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98012?
98012 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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