Top Rankings
Northshore 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 10%)
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 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 9,047 students in Northshore School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Washington.
Public Preschools in Northshore School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
40 Schools
761 Schools
# Students
22,735 Students
270,540 Students
# Teachers
1,206 Teachers
16,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northshore School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2013. View full 26-year historical data
% Asian
28%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
45%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,644 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,058 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$492 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$502 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,644
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,058
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Northshore School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14075 172 Av Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 408-5300
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 408-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18101 Avondale Rd Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-6000
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-6000
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #33.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21400 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22150 Ne 156 Pl
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4400
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24118 Lockwood Rd
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Hollywood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17110 148 Av Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-4700
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Shelton View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23400 5 Av W
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Moorlands Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15115 84 Av Ne
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-5100
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20510 49th Drive Se
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-8700
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Cottage Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15940 Avondale Rd Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4200
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Maywood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19510 104 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Westhill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19515 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6725 Ne Arrowhead Dr
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-4000
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Woodin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12950 Ne 195 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5400
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Woodmoor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12225 Ne 160
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5600
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Frank Love Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 224 St Sw
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21615 9 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19121 71 Av Ne
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-4800
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
C O Sorenson
Magnet School
19705 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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