For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,465 students in 98040, WA.
The top-ranked public high school in 98040, WA is Mercer Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 98040 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98040, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98040 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer Island High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98040, WA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer Island High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
98040, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's Institute For Learning Differences (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
Eeu Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4160 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 98040, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 98040, WA include Mercer Island High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98040?
1 public high schools are located in 98040.
What is the racial composition of students in 98040?
98040 public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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