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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bothell Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 19,980 students in Bothell, WA (there are 20 private schools, serving 4,095 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Bothell, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%). Bothell has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
The top-ranked public schools in Bothell, WA are Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bothell, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Bothell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bothell, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24118 Lockwood Rd
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Shelton View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23400 5 Av W
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
North Creek High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3613 191st Pl Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Innovation Lab High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2020 224th Street Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Heatherwood Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1419 Trillium Blvd. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Henry M. Jackson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1508 136th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Maywood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19510 104 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Bothell High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9130 Ne 180 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21404 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Westhill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19515 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Canyon Park Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23723 23 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Woodin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12950 Ne 195 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17000 23rd Ave. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Northshore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12101 Ne 160 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Woodmoor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12225 Ne 160
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Lynnwood High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18218 North Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 431-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Frank Love Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 224 St Sw
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21615 9 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Secondary Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22107 23rd Dr Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
C O Sorenson
Magnet School
19705 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Northshore Online Reengagement Program
Alternative School
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6605
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodinville Community Center
12225 Ne 160
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 483-2819
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bothell, WA?
How many public schools are located in Bothell?
28 public schools are located in Bothell.
What percentage of students in Bothell go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Bothell are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bothell?
Bothell public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bothell are often viewed compared to one another?

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