Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98008

The 98008 zip code area in Bellevue, Washington is home to 8 high-performing schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Bellevue School District, except for Sunset Elementary, which is part of the Issaquah School District.

Several schools stand out in the 98008 area, including Interlake Senior High School, which ranks 19th out of 442 high schools in Washington and has a 5-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 84.55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.37% in Math, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 90.7%. Spiritridge Elementary and Bennett Elementary also stand out, ranking 28th and 64th out of 1,169 elementary schools in Washington, respectively, and both earning 5-star ratings.

While most schools in the 98008 zip code perform exceptionally well, there are some notable differences. Sherwood Forest Elementary and Ardmore Elementary have significantly lower test scores compared to the other schools and the state averages, suggesting unique challenges or factors impacting their performance. Additionally, the schools in this area have varying levels of racial diversity, with some schools like Spiritridge Elementary having a majority Asian student population, while others like Sherwood Forest Elementary have a majority Hispanic and African American student population.