Excellent
#62 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 3% in state
Sunny Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Issaquah School District
3200 ISSAQUAH-PINE LAKE RD SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher
17.1:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher
17.1:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#62 of 2,228
In Sammamish
#3 of 14
public schools
In district
#5 of 30
Issaquah School District
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Sunny Hills Elementary
Sunny Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Sammamish, WA, part of Issaquah School District. Sunny Hills Elementary serves approximately 565 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunny Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Sunny Hills Elementary show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- District avg 8.9
- WA avg 6.8
Score Breakdown
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Sunny Hills Elementary — Students at Sunny Hills Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
11%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Sunny Hills Elementary Compares
See how Sunny Hills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3200 ISSAQUAH-PINE LAKE RD SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunny Hills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cedar Trails Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Discovery Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Issaquah), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Creekside Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sammamish, see our Sammamish schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAKESIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Issaquah | 0.1 mi | — |
| Pine Lake Middle School Sammamish | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Discovery Elementary Issaquah | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Cedar Trails Elementary Sammamish | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Skyline High School Sammamish | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ARBOR SCHOOLS Sammamish | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| EASTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Issaquah | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Challenger Elementary Issaquah | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| ISSAQUAH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Issaquah | 1.6 mi | — |
| Pacific Cascade Middle School Issaquah | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - SAMMAMISH Issaquah | 1.5 mi | — |
| SNOQUALMIE SPRINGS SCHOOL Issaquah | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Issaquah Special Services Issaquah | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Eastlake High School Sammamish | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning Sammamish | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| BRIGHT HORIZONS AT THE HIGHLANDS Issaquah | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| PACIFIC LEARNING ACADEMY Issaquah | 2.6 mi | 6.9 |
| DARTMOOR SCHOOL Issaquah | 2.6 mi | — |
| Creekside Elementary Sammamish | 2.0 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,457,900
Median Rent
$3,072/mo
Population
25,231
College Educated
76.7%
Homeownership
88.6%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Median Age
41.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cascade Ridge Elementary Sammamish, WA | 9.2 |
| Cougar Ridge Elementary Bellevue, WA | 9.2 |
| Discovery Elementary School Gig Harbor, WA | 9.2 |
| Dorothy Fox Camas, WA | 9.2 |
| Endeavour Elementary School Issaquah, WA | 9.2 |
| Grass Valley Elementary Camas, WA | 9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunny Hills Elementary
What grades does Sunny Hills Elementary serve?
Sunny Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunny Hills Elementary?
Sunny Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunny Hills Elementary rank in WA?
Sunny Hills Elementary ranks #62 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sunny Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunny Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunny Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunny Hills Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunny Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunny Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunny Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunny Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunny Hills Elementary?
11.0% of students at Sunny Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 11.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (425) 837-7400
Resources & Links
District
Issaquah School District- District Enrollment
- 19,452
- Schools in District
- 30
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,188
- District Rank
- #5 of 30
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