Best Schools in Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue, Washington gives parents 27 ranked public schools to evaluate, and the overall picture is strong. The city's schools average 7.5 out of 10, and 70% of them — 19 schools — score 7 or higher. That means quality is not concentrated in just a handful of buildings; it runs broadly across the district, which is relatively rare at the city level.

Elementary schools lead the rankings. Sherwood Forest Elementary tops the city with an 8.9 out of 10, the highest score among all 27 ranked public schools in Bellevue. Woodridge Elementary follows at 8.7, and Newport Heights Elementary sits at 8.5. Parents with younger children have multiple high-performing options across the city rather than a single outlier school to chase.

The high school picture is also competitive. International School scores 8.5 and offers a rigorous academic environment, while Interlake Senior High School earns an 8.4. Both rank among the top five schools citywide and hold their own against the strongest elementary performers, which is not always the case in cities where secondary schools lag. Parents moving into Bellevue with middle schoolers or teenagers can expect performance to stay consistent rather than drop off.

For practical planning, the 7.5 average score and the 70% rate of schools scoring 7 or above suggest that most neighborhood assignments in Bellevue land families in a solid school. That said, a gap still exists between the top-tier schools clustered above 8.5 and those at the lower end of the ranked pool. Parents who prioritize elementary placement should look closely at attendance boundaries for Sherwood Forest, Woodridge, and Newport Heights. Families focused on high school should compare International School and Interlake directly — both score competitively but likely differ in program focus and size. Starting with the MySchoolScout school pages for each will surface the details that matter most for your child's grade level and needs.