For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,680 students in 98034, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98034, WA are Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98034 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98034, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98034, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8224 Ne 138th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11801 Ne 140th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13820 - 108th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2580
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2580
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Kamiakin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Finn Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98034, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98034, WA include Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98034?
10 public elementary schools are located in 98034.
What is the racial composition of students in 98034?
98034 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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