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Best Bellevue Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 14,174 students in Bellevue, WA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellevue, WA are Cherry Crest Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellevue, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bellevue have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Bellevue, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14100 Somerset Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800
Gr: K-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Spiritridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16401 Se 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Cougar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4630 167th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 837-7300
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Tyee Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Odle Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
502 143rd Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Clyde Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 151st Place Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12619 Se 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Enatai Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Se 25th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Central Educational Services
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14310 Se 12th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14220 Ne 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Digital Discovery
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellevue, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellevue, WA include Cherry Crest Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and International School. Bellevue has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bellevue?
26 public elementary schools are located in Bellevue.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue?
Bellevue public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bellevue are often viewed compared to one another?

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