For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,858 students in 98012, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 266 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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98012, WA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 1,917 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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