Vincent School · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s public schools outscore 98% of Washington districts
Math proficiency in Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s districts is 72%, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 65 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s, its schools beat 92%, lower than their 98% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 80% and math 72% across both districts 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
Lake Washington spends $17,481 per student and Riverview $18,188, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Bear Creek School (private) and Montessori Childrens House (private) are 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Washington school districts, #5 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 315 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Woodinville
6th grade in Union Hill-Novelty Hill · depends on your address
Timberline Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 788 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Redmond
Evergreen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 761 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Redmond
7th grade in Union Hill-Novelty Hill · depends on your address
Timberline Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 788 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Redmond
Evergreen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 761 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Redmond
8th grade in Union Hill-Novelty Hill · depends on your address
Timberline Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 788 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Redmond
Evergreen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 761 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Redmond
Union Hill-Novelty Hill runs its own schools through grade 12 (Lake Washington School District). From grade PK, students attend the Riverview School District, shared with Carnation and Duvall. Its high school is in Sammamish. Parts of Union Hill-Novelty Hill (6% of its land) are served by Snoqualmie Valley instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Union Hill-Novelty Hill
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
Union Hill-Novelty Hill vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | A+ | Lake Washington PK–12 · Riverview PK–12 |
| Redmond | A+ | Lake Washington |
Every school in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
16 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s schools
Are Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Union Hill-Novelty Hill children attend outscore 98% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #5 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Union Hill-Novelty Hill in?
Two districts: Lake Washington School District runs grades PK–12, and Riverview School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Carnation and Duvall.
Where do Union Hill-Novelty Hill kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Eastlake High School, Redmond High School, Lake Washington High School, Juanita High School and Cedarcrest High School.
What is Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Lake Washington School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Union Hill-Novelty Hill spend per student?
$17,481 in Lake Washington School District and $18,188 in Riverview School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
Yes: The Bear Creek School (religious, grades PK–12, 745 students) and Montessori Childrens House (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 205 students).
Parents talk
What Union Hill-Novelty Hill families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Union Hill-Novelty Hill → 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.