Excellent
#15 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary School · Northshore School District · Redmond, WA
A Northshore School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14075 172 AV NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Math 92% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise Elementary score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 93% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 33 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunrise Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,848
Median home value
$1,107,900
Median rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
74.8%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Willows Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 5–11 | 1.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Albert Einstein ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Cottage Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northshore School District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #1 of 34
- District spending per student
- $18,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunrise Elementary is listed in Northshore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise Elementary
Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school in Redmond, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Sunrise Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Elementary
What grades does Sunrise Elementary serve?
Sunrise Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunrise Elementary rank in WA?
Sunrise Elementary ranks #15 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sunrise Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Sunrise Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunrise Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunrise Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunrise Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunrise Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise Elementary?
5.3% of students at Sunrise 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (425) 408-5300
- Area population (ZIP 98052)
- 79,074
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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