For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,656 students in 98027, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98027, WA are Cougar Mountain Middle School, Issaquah Valley Elementary School and Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98027 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98027, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98027, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98027, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98027, WA include Cougar Mountain Middle School, Issaquah Valley Elementary School and Clark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98027?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98027.
What is the racial composition of students in 98027?
98027 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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