Best Downtown Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,720 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA (2026-27)

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 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA include Redmond Elementary School and Contractual Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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