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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 98006

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At a glance

Schools

1,748

Students

Districts

5-star schools

Top rankedSomerset Elementary School5^th of 1,160 Washington elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Cougar Ridge Elementary up 15 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

This analysis examines three highly-rated public elementary schools (grades K-5) located in the Bellevue, WA area within zip code 98006, all of which are part of the top-ranked Bellevue School District or Issaquah School District.

Families in this area have access to consistently excellent options, with all three schools maintaining state rankings in the 92nd percentile or higher. Somerset Elementary School stands out as the top academic performer, ranking #5 in the state with proficiency rates above 89% in every subject. Cougar Ridge Elementary is also exceptional, ranking in the 97th percentile and featuring the smallest class size with a 15.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Newport Heights Elementary is a strong 5-star school as well, ranking in the 92nd percentile.

An interesting finding is that higher per-student spending does not directly correlate with higher test scores among these schools, suggesting other factors are key drivers of success. Performance is very consistent across grade levels in all schools, indicating robust academic programs. Ultimately, the elementary schools in 98006 represent some of the best in Washington, offering families outstanding educational foundations within two premier school districts.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newport Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 119th Ave SE	Bellevue	98006	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-5500	549	29	19.0	26.6%	137 (25.0%)	16 (2.9%)	50 (9.1%)	280 (51.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	62 (11.3%)	91.8	91^st of 1160 public elementary schools	92.2%		93.8	66^th of 1168 public elementary schools	94.3%	25	82.4	82.4	69.2	75.6	76.7	73.8	73.4	80.5	75.0	76.4	83.6	86.9	88.5	88.5	88.5	85.3	88.5	86.9	85.3	85.3	$24,302	$138	$24,164
Somerset Elementary School	Public	K-5	14100 Somerset Boulevard SE	Bellevue	98006	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-5800	741	39	19.1	7.7%	82 (11.1%)	8 (1.1%)	28 (3.8%)	552 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.6%)	98.7	5^th of 1160 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.6	5^th of 1168 public elementary schools	99.6%		89.5	89.5	92.1	92.3	91.6	92.0	92.1	93.5	91.0	92.3	87.9	87.9	89.4	89.4	89.4	90.9	89.4	89.4	90.9	90.9	$17,836	$138	$17,698
Cougar Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	4630 167th Ave SE	Bellevue	98006	King County	Issaquah School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 837-7300	458	29	15.7	10.7%	154 (33.6%)	11 (2.4%)	41 (9.0%)	195 (42.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (12.0%)	96	34^th of 1160 public elementary schools	97.1%		95	49^th of 1168 public elementary schools	95.8%	15	79.1	79.1	83.0	86.8	81.3	83.6	84.0	85.5	80.3	83.4	96.2	96.2	97.5	97.5	97.5	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	$20,854	$363	$20,491

Cities Near Zip Code 98006

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bellevue	0.09 mi	31	32^nd
Newcastle	2.25 mi	3	24^th
Mercer Island	3.25 mi	6	2^nd
Renton	3.31 mi	38	108^th
Issaquah	4.56 mi	15	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.