Top Rankings
Lake Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 30,730 students in Lake Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lake Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Washington School District are Nikola Tesla Stem High School, Northstar Middle School and International Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lake Washington School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
58 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
30,730 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
1,754 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lake Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
# American Indian Students
55 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11,259 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
37%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,258 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
706 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
12,770 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
42%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,525 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
352
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
2,135
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,341
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,379
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,483
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,400
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,452
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,464
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,360
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,421
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,340
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,236
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,198
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,169
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,388 is higher than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,273 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$596 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$623 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,388
$19,040
Spending / Student
$20,273
$19,496
Best Lake Washington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
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: 6-9
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4213 - 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2490
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2490
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Explorer Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7040 208th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Grades: 1-6
| 60 students
Rank: #88.
Samantha Smith Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23305 Ne 14th St
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2710
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2710
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #99.
Albert Einstein Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18025 Ne 116th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2540
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2540
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22845 Ne Cedar Park Crescent
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2650
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2650
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Margaret Mead Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 216th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2630
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2630
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #1212.
John J. Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3045 180th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2500
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2500
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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
Grades: 6-9
| 138 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22130 Ne 133rd
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23823 Ne 22nd
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2620
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2620
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Norman Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11125 - 162nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2670
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2670
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1717.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17001 Ne 104th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2610
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2610
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1818.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6101 152nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
Grades: PK-6
| 597 students
Rank: #1919.
Timberline Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9900 Redmond Ridge Drive Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2820
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #2020.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 208th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2320
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2320
Grades: 6-9
| 739 students
Rank: #2121.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 228th Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,302 students
Rank: #2222.
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3225 - 205th Pl Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2520
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2520
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Rank: #2323.
Peter Kirk Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1312 6th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2590
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2590
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #2424.
Ella Baker Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9595 Eastridge Drive Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2790
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2790
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2525.
Lake Washington Sd Online School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 936-1200
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 936-1200
Grades: K-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #2626.
Inglewood Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24120 Ne 8th St
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2360
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2360
Grades: 6-9
| 1,174 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 65 students
Rank: #2828.
Redmond High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17272 Ne 104th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-1800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #2929.
Redmond Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16800 Ne 80th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12011 172nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2480
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2480
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8044 128th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #3232.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12434 Ne 60th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #3333.
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: 1-6
| 68 students
Rank: #3434.
Emily Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7040 - 208th Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2530
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2530
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #3535.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10400 Ne 68th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Washington School District?
Lake Washington School District manages 58 public schools serving 30,730 students.
What is the rank of Lake Washington School District?
Lake Washington School District is ranked #4 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Washington School District?
42% of Lake Washington School District students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Washington School District?
Lake Washington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Washington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,273 is higher than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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