For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,362 students in 98027, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 369 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98027, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98027, WA are Issaquah High School, Cougar Mountain Middle School and Issaquah Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98027 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98027, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98027, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Issaquah High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1929 Nw Talus Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Issaquah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6600
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6600
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 First Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6250
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6250
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Issaquah Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Gibson Ek High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 1st Pl Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
565 Nw Holly St.
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7129
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7129
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98027, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98027, WA include Issaquah High School, Cougar Mountain Middle School and Issaquah Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98027?
7 public schools are located in 98027.
What percentage of students in 98027 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98027 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98027?
98027 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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