For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,900 students in 98005, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 834 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 98005, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98005, WA are Cherry Crest Elementary School, International School and Jing Mei Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98005 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98005, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98005, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12619 Se 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Sammamish Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 140th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98005, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98005, WA include Cherry Crest Elementary School, International School and Jing Mei Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98005?
7 public schools are located in 98005.
What percentage of students in 98005 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 98005 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98005?
98005 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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