Bennett Elementary School

Bennett Elementary School serves 512 students in grades PK through 5 in Bellevue, Washington, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a ranking of #242 out of 2,261 Washington schools, placing it in the 89th percentile, Bennett demonstrates strong academic achievement with a 9.1 out of 10 academic score. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1 with 28 full-time equivalent teachers supporting student learning.

Academic performance is particularly noteworthy in English Language Arts and Reading, where 77% of students across all grade levels achieve proficiency or above, reflecting the school's commitment to literacy development. Bennett Elementary is situated in the 98008 ZIP code area of Bellevue, a community characterized by high educational attainment where 64% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median household income of $164,219 and median home value of $1,053,500 reflect an affluent area with strong support for education.

With a low poverty rate of 7.0%, the community provides a stable environment for learning. The school's location on NE 16th Street places it within Bellevue's mid-size city setting, offering families access to both suburban amenities and the educational opportunities that come with being part of King County's well-regarded school systems.