For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,144 students in 98034, WA (there are , serving 802 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 98034, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 98034 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98034, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98034, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8224 Ne 138th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2720
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Juanita High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Rank: #55.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11801 Ne 140th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2560
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Finn Hill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1010.
Kamiakin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1111.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Futures School
Alternative School
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1635
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Grades: 11-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors At Lwit
Alternative School
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Grades: 11-12
| 372 students
98034, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98034, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98034, WA include Environmental & Adventure School, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Discovery Community School.
How many public schools are located in 98034?
14 public schools are located in 98034.
What percentage of students in 98034 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 98034 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98034?
98034 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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