For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,370 students in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in South Rose Hill are Rose Hill Elementary School and Lake Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8044 128th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lake Washington High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA include Rose Hill Elementary School and Lake Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland?
the neighborhood of South Rose Hill, Kirkland public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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