For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 20,299 students in Bellevue, WA (there are , serving 8,706 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Bellevue, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%). Bellevue has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
The top ranked public schools in Bellevue, WA are Cherry Crest Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellevue, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Bellevue have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Bellevue, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14100 Somerset Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Spiritridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16401 Se 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Cougar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4630 167th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 837-7300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 837-7300
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Newport Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Interlake Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16245 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Tyee Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Odle Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 143rd Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Clyde Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 151st Place Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12619 Se 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Enatai Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Se 25th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Sammamish Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 140th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
Central Educational Services
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14310 Se 12th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5300
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14220 Ne 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6000
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Bellevue, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bsd Vocational Edcareer Education Options High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 24%
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
10615 Se 23rd Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5200
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5200
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Overlake Hospital Medical Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1035 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 463-6000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 463-6000
Gr: K-12
Podermas Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15027 Ne Bel/red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4172
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4172
Gr: 9-12
Robinswood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14844 Se 22nd St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Gr: 6-12
Transition Program High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
15027 Ne Bel-red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4144
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4144
Gr: 12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 90010
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4144
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4144
Gr: 12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bellevue, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Bellevue, WA include Cherry Crest Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and International School. Bellevue has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public schools are located in Bellevue?
31 public schools are located in Bellevue.
What percentage of students in Bellevue go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Bellevue are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue?
Bellevue public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bellevue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bellevue include: Highland Middle School vs. Odle Middle School, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School vs. Jing Mei Elementary School, Interlake Senior High School vs. Newport Senior High School
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