Lake Washington School District

16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Lake Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,610 students in Lake Washington School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Washington.
Public Preschools in Lake Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average).
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Washington School District are Rachel Carson Elementary School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
57 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
30,986 Students
270,385 Students
# Teachers
1,704 Teachers
16,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#3 out of 307 school districts
(Top 1%)
74%
41%
81%
53%
78%
49%
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
40%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
27%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
37%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,228 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,105 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$596 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$623 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,228
$18,891
Spending / Student
$20,105
$19,344

Best Lake Washington School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22130 Ne 133rd
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11212 Ne 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Contractual Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
16600 Ne 80th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Ready Start Preschool
15130 Ne 95th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 882-8170
Gr: PK

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 30,986 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 74% (Top 1%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links