Best Downtown Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,858 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Redmond Elementary School and Contractual Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, 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 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redmond Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16800 Ne 80th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Contractual Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
16600 Ne 80th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
Gr: PK | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Wanic, 16250 Ne 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3283
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA include Redmond Elementary School and Contractual Schools.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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