For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,798 students in 98034, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98034, WA are Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98034 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98034, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98034, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8224 Ne 138th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11801 Ne 140th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13820 - 108th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2580
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2580
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #88.
Kamiakin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #99.
Finn Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
98034, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98034, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98034, WA include Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98034?
10 public elementary schools are located in 98034.
What is the racial composition of students in 98034?
98034 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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