Top 10 Best Issaquah Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,350 students in Issaquah, WA (there are , serving 1,805 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Issaquah, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%). Issaquah has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
The top ranked public schools in Issaquah, WA are Endeavour Elementary School, Issaquah High School and Grand Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Issaquah, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Issaquah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Schools in Issaquah, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26205 Se Issaquah-fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7350
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Issaquah High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,452 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1739 Ne Park Dr
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7926
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25200 Se Klahanie Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7550
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1929 Nw Talus Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Beaver Lake Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25025 Se 32nd St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #77.
Pacific Cascade Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24635 Se Issaquah Fall City Ro
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
Gibson Ek High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
379 1st Pl Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 First Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6250
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Issaquah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6600
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Issaquah Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1212.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
565 Nw Holly St.
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7129
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4001
Grades: PK
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Schools in Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah, Washington Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24635 Se Issaquahfall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7002
Grades: 9
| n/a students
355 Se Evans Ln
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Grades: 12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Issaquah, WA?
How many public schools are located in Issaquah?
14 public schools are located in Issaquah.
What percentage of students in Issaquah go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Issaquah are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Issaquah?
Issaquah public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Issaquah are often viewed compared to one another?

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