For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 850 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Redmond Elementary School and Contractual Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redmond Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16800 Ne 80th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Contractual Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
16600 Ne 80th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Network For Innovative Careers Skill Center
Vocational School
Wanic, 16250 Ne 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3283
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3283
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond, WA include Redmond Elementary School and Contractual Schools.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Redmond public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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