For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 7,399 students in Sammamish, WA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Sammamish, WA are Cascade Ridge Elementary School, Rachel Carson Elementary School and Samantha Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sammamish, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sammamish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sammamish, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cascade Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2020 Trossachs Blvd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5500
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5500
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
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-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
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-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
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-5
| 609 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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-5
| 482 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Sunny Hills Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-7400
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-7400
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20777 Se 16th St
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5200
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5200
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
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-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
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: 6-8
| 1,213 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine Lake Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3095 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 940 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Trails Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4399 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-6500
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-6500
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sammamish, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sammamish, WA include Cascade Ridge Elementary School, Rachel Carson Elementary School and Samantha Smith Elementary School. Sammamish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sammamish?
13 public elementary schools are located in Sammamish.
What is the racial composition of students in Sammamish?
Sammamish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sammamish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sammamish include: Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning vs. Inglewood Middle School, Rachel Carson Elementary School vs. Samantha Smith Elementary School, Pine Lake Middle School vs. Inglewood Middle School
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