For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,344 students in 98074, WA (there are , serving 1,947 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 98074, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98074, WA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Samantha Smith Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23305 Ne 14th St
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2710
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2710
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Margaret Mead Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 216th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2630
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2630
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23823 Ne 22nd
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2620
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2620
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3225 - 205th Pl Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2520
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2520
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Inglewood Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24120 Ne 8th St
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2360
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 228th Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98074, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98074, WA include Rachel Carson Elementary School, Samantha Smith Elementary School and Margaret Mead Elementary School.
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?
77% of all K-12 students in 98074 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98074?
98074 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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