For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,120 students in 98008, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,090 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 98008, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98008, WA are Spiritridge Elementary School, Interlake Senior High School and Bennett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98008 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98008, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98008, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spiritridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16401 Se 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Interlake Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16245 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,604 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98008, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98008, WA include Spiritridge Elementary School, Interlake Senior High School and Bennett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98008?
8 public schools are located in 98008.
What percentage of students in 98008 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 98008 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98008?
98008 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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