Top 5 Best 98040 Washington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,065 students in 98040, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,155 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 98040, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98040, WA are Mercer Island High School, Lakeridge Elementary School and Island Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98040 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98040, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98040, WA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Island High School
Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeridge Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8215 Se 78th
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3415
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Island Park Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5437 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3410
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
West Mercer Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 81st Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3430
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Islander Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4030 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 841-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98040 Washington

98040, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
4160 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Grades: PK-4
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98040, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98040, WA include Mercer Island High School, Lakeridge Elementary School and Island Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98040, WA?
6 public schools are located in 98040, WA.
What percentage of students in 98040, WA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 98040, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98040, WA?
98040, WA public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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