For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,354 students in 98033, WA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,339 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 98033, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98033, WA are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Peter Kirk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98033 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98033, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98033, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Peter Kirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1312 6th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2590
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2590
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #55.
Rose Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8044 128th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12434 Ne 60th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11133 Ne 65th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2395
Grades: 1-5
| 70 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10400 Ne 68th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,015 students
Rank: #1010.
Kirkland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #1111.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9525 130th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2730
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2730
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11212 Ne 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
98033, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98033, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98033, WA include Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Peter Kirk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98033?
13 public schools are located in 98033.
What percentage of students in 98033 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 98033 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98033?
98033 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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