For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,516 students in 98008, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98008, WA are Spiritridge Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School and Tillicum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98008 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98008, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98008, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98008, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98008, WA include Spiritridge Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School and Tillicum Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98008?
7 public elementary schools are located in 98008.
What is the racial composition of students in 98008?
98008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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