Photo: Photo by Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 4.0Cottage Lake’s public schools outscore 95% of Washington districts
On the state math tests, 63% of Cottage Lake’s students scored proficient, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cottage Lake, 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.
Cottage Lake’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 42 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cottage Lake’s, its schools beat 64%, 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 ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Madrone School (private) is in town. Northshore Learning Options, 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 Cottage Lake’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 Cottage Lake, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Cottage Lake
Timbercrest Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 665 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Woodinville
7th grade in Cottage Lake
Timbercrest Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 665 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Woodinville
8th grade in Cottage Lake
Timbercrest Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 665 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Woodinville
Cottage Lake’s public schools are run by Northshore School District, which also serves Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville. Parts of Cottage Lake (13% and 6% of its land) are served by Lake Washington and Riverview 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
Cottage Lake vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Cottage Lake’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lake | A+ | Northshore |
| Woodinville | A+ | Northshore |
| Redmond | A+ | Lake Washington |
Every school in Cottage Lake
13 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: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Bear Creek Elementary, Northshore Networks and Northshore Family Partnership).
Questions about Cottage Lake’s schools
Are Cottage Lake’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cottage Lake 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 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Cottage Lake in?
Northshore School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,735 students in 37 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Cottage Lake are served by Lake Washington and Riverview.
Where do Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Northshore School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake?
Yes: The Madrone School (special education, grades , 8 students).
Parents talk
What Cottage Lake 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.