For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,144 students in 98034, WA (there are 10 private schools, serving 802 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 98034, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98034, WA are Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98034 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98034, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98034, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8224 Ne 138th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11801 Ne 140th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Juanita High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,752 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13820 - 108th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2580
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2580
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Kamiakin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Finn Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Gr: 11-12 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors At Lwit
Alternative School
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Gr: 11-12 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 63%
98034, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98034, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98034, WA include Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School.
How many public schools are located in 98034?
14 public schools are located in 98034.
What percentage of students in 98034 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 98034 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98034?
98034 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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