For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,573 students in 98033, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98033, WA are International Community School, Lake Washington High School and Emerson K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98033 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98033, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98033 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Washington High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98033, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Lake Washington High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,037 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
98033, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98033, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98033, WA include International Community School, Lake Washington High School and Emerson K-12.
How many public high schools are located in 98033?
4 public high schools are located in 98033.
What is the racial composition of students in 98033?
98033 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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