Frederick W. Winters House · Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0Bellevue’s public schools outscore 96% of Washington districts
On the state math tests, 69% of Bellevue’s students scored proficient, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bellevue, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bellevue’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 89 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bellevue’s, its schools beat 91%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 75% and math 69% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,923 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
15 elementary schools, then five middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Newport Children's School, Inc. (private), Bellevue Children's Academy (private), Open Window School (private), Eton School (private), Eastside Christian School (private), Tzu Chi Academy Seattle (private), Summit Classical Christian School (private), Medina Academy (private), Bellevue Montessori School (private), Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (private), Cedar Crest Academy Bellewood (private), The Little School (private), French Immersion School of Washington (private), St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School (private), Bel-Red Bilingual Academy (private), Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (private), Living Montessori Academy (private), Cedar Crest Academy, Park Hig (private), Intl Friends School (private), Avocado Montessori Academy BLD (private), Dartmoor School--Bellevue (private), Pikake School (private), Overlake Specialty School (private), Emerald Heights Academy (private), Bellevue Montessori School (private), Chestnut Montessori School (private), Asia Pacific Language School (private), Eastside Academy (private), Solomon International School (private), Seattle Voctech School (private) and Americas Child Montessori (private) are in town. Bellevue Digital Discovery, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bellevue’s grade
A+: better than 96% of Washington school districts, #10 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bellevue, with each school’s own grade.
Bellevue’s public schools are run by Bellevue School District, which also serves Beaux Arts Village, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point and Medina and others. Parts of Bellevue (11% and 2% of its land) are served by Issaquah and Lake Washington instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Bellevue vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Bellevue’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | A+ | Bellevue |
| Redmond | A+ | Lake Washington |
| Medina | A+ | Bellevue |
| Issaquah | A+ | Issaquah |
| Beaux Arts Village | — | Bellevue |
| Newcastle | A | Issaquah PK–12 · Renton PK–12 |
| Kirkland | A+ | Lake Washington |
| Sammamish | A+ | Issaquah PK–12 · Lake Washington PK–12 |
| Clyde Hill | A+ | Bellevue |
| Mercer Island | A+ | Mercer Island |
3 of the 9 neighbors share Bellevue with Bellevue, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Bellevue
59 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement). 2 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Bellevue’s schools
Are Bellevue’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bellevue children attend outscore 96% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #10 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bellevue in?
Bellevue School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 20,339 students in 30 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Bellevue are served by Issaquah and Lake Washington.
Where do Bellevue kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Newport Senior High School, Bellevue High School, Interlake Senior High School, Sammamish Senior High and Central Educational Services.
What is Bellevue’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Bellevue School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Bellevue spend per student?
$19,923 in Bellevue School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bellevue?
Yes: Newport Children's School, Inc. (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 772 students), Bellevue Children's Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 691 students), Open Window School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 359 students), Eton School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 324 students), Eastside Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 313 students), Tzu Chi Academy Seattle (nonsectarian, grades PK–10, 306 students), Summit Classical Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 275 students), Medina Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 260 students), Bellevue Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades 1–6, 255 students), Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (catholic · all-girls, grades 5–12, 245 students), Cedar Crest Academy Bellewood (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 240 students), The Little School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 217 students), French Immersion School of Washington (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 210 students), St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 152 students), Bel-Red Bilingual Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 110 students), Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (religious, grades PK–8, 100 students), Living Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 100 students), Cedar Crest Academy, Park Hig (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 91 students), Intl Friends School (religious, grades PK–3, 84 students), Avocado Montessori Academy BLD (nonsectarian, grades PK, 70 students), Dartmoor School--Bellevue (nonsectarian, grades 1–12, 62 students), Pikake School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 62 students), Overlake Specialty School (special education, grades 2–12, 59 students), Emerald Heights Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 46 students), Bellevue Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 28 students), Chestnut Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 26 students), Asia Pacific Language School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 21 students), Eastside Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 14 students), Solomon International School (nonsectarian, grades 8–12, 14 students), Seattle Voctech School (nonsectarian, grades 6–11, 10 students) and Americas Child Montessori (nonsectarian, grades K–2, 9 students).
Parents talk
What Bellevue families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.