For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 651 students in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central Houghton are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Emerson K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11133 Ne 65th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Grades: 1-5
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA include Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Emerson K-12.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland?
the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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