North Creek School · Photo: CassRobin · CC BY-SA 3.0Bothell East’s public schools outscore 95% of Washington districts
Math proficiency in Bothell East’s districts is 63%, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bothell East, 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.
Bothell East’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 51 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bothell East’s, its schools beat 76%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 75% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,434 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
21 elementary schools, then six middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ridge Christian Academy (private) is in town. 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 Bothell East’s grade
A+: better than 95% of Washington school districts, #14 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 Bothell East, with each school’s own grade.
Bothell East’s public schools are run by Northshore School District, which also serves Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville. 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
Bothell East vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Bothell East’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bothell East | A+ | Northshore |
| Bothell | A+ | Northshore |
Every school in Bothell East
34 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).
Questions about Bothell East’s schools
Are Bothell East’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bothell East children attend outscore 95% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #14 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bothell East in?
Northshore School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,735 students in 37 schools (2024–25).
Where do Bothell East kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: North Creek High School, Bothell High School, Woodinville HS, Inglemoor HS, Innovation Lab High School and Woodinville Community Center.
What is Bothell East’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Northshore School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Bothell East spend per student?
$18,434 in Northshore School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bothell East?
Yes: Ridge Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–4, 214 students).
Parents talk
What Bothell East families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bothell East → They have their own page.
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.