For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,794 students in 98029, WA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,140 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 98029, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98029, WA are Endeavour Elementary School, Grand Ridge Elementary School and Challenger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98029 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98029, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98029, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26205 Se Issaquah-fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7350
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7350
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Grand Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1739 Ne Park Dr
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7926
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7926
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25200 Se Klahanie Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7550
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7550
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Beaver Lake Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25025 Se 32nd St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Pacific Cascade Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24635 Se Issaquah Fall City Ro
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4002
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4002
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98029, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98029, WA include Endeavour Elementary School, Grand Ridge Elementary School and Challenger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98029?
7 public schools are located in 98029.
What percentage of students in 98029 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 98029 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98029?
98029 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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