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Best 98052 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,191 students in 98052, WA (there are 12 private schools, serving 831 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98052, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98052, WA are Stella Schola, Sunrise Elementary School and Explorer Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98052 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98052, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98052, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14075 172 Av Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 408-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Explorer Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7040 208th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Gr: 1-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Albert Einstein Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18025 Ne 116th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2540
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John J. Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3045 180th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2500
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Norman Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11125 - 162nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2670
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17001 Ne 104th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2610
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6101 152nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Redmond High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17272 Ne 104th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12011 172nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2480
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Redmond Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16800 Ne 80th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Redmond Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10055 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Rose Hill Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13505 Ne 75th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Old Redmond Schoolhouse
16600 Ne 80th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Ready Start Preschool
15130 Ne 95th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 882-8170
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98052, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98052, WA include Stella Schola, Sunrise Elementary School and Explorer Community School.
How many public schools are located in 98052?
15 public schools are located in 98052.
What percentage of students in 98052 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98052 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98052?
98052 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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