For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,363 students in 98027, WA (there are , serving 708 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 98027, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98027, WA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 2,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
565 Nw Holly St.
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7129
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7129
Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
98027, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tiger Mountain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Se Evans Ln
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
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?
88% of all K-12 students in 98027 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
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