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Best 98074 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,351 students in 98074, WA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,076 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 98074, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98074, WA are Rachel Carson Elementary School, Samantha Smith Elementary School and Margaret Mead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98074 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98074, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98074, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Samantha Smith Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
23305 Ne 14th St
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2710
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Margaret Mead Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 216th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2630
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23823 Ne 22nd
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2620
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3225 - 205th Pl Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2520
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Inglewood Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24120 Ne 8th St
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 228th Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98074, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98074?
8 public schools are located in 98074.
What percentage of students in 98074 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 98074 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98074?
98074 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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