Public schools in Bellevue, WA
31 open public schools with an address in Bellevue, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
31
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,705
31 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Bellevue public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Bellevue, WA: 17 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 31 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,705 students, an average of 668 per school. The largest campus is Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), and the largest elementary school is Somerset Elementary School (741).
Bellevue School District operates the most schools here (29), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bellevue campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 25% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bellevue
Elementary schools in Bellevue
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Elementary School Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 415 | 15.2:1 | |
| Bennett Elementary School Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 513 | 18.2:1 | |
| Cherry Crest Elementary School Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 553 | 21.1:1 | |
| Clyde Hill Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 594 | 18.8:1 | |
| Cougar Ridge Elementary Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 458 | 15.8:1 | |
| Enatai Elementary School Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 518 | 19:1 | |
| Jing Mei Elementary School Bellevue School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 577 | 21:1 | |
| Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 498 | 15:1 | |
| Newport Heights Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 549 | 19.1:1 | |
| Phantom Lake Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 430 | 18.7:1 | |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary School Bellevue School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 494 | 20.4:1 | |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 415 | 13.1:1 | |
| Somerset Elementary School Bellevue School District | KG–05 | 741 | 19.2:1 | |
| Spiritridge Elementary School Bellevue School District | KG–05 | 546 | 17.5:1 | |
| Stevenson Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 581 | 14.8:1 | |
| Sunset Elementary Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 499 | 12.7:1 | |
| Woodridge Elementary Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 554 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Bellevue
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook Middle School Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 752 | 18.7:1 | |
| Highland Middle School Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 589 | 15.7:1 | |
| Odle Middle School Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 974 | 18.7:1 | |
| Tillicum Middle School Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 676 | 18.2:1 | |
| Tyee Middle School Bellevue School District | 06–08 | 1,007 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Bellevue
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Big Picture School Bellevue School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 346 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bellevue High School Bellevue School District | 09–12 | 1,683 | 21.6:1 | |
| Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement Bellevue School District · Alternative School | 10–12 | 24 | — | |
| Interlake Senior High School Bellevue School District | 09–12 | 1,611 | 19.3:1 | |
| International School Bellevue School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 600 | 20:1 | |
| Newport Senior High School Bellevue School District | 09–12 | 1,850 | 20.6:1 | |
| Sammamish Senior High Bellevue School District | 09–12 | 1,363 | 22:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bellevue
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Digital Discovery Bellevue School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 229 | 26.3:1 | |
| Central Educational Services Bellevue School District | PK–12 | 66 | 9.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black4.3%
- Asian44.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 31 Bellevue schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (20,705 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bellevue
How many public schools are in Bellevue, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Bellevue: 17 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 20,705 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bellevue?
Schools with an address in Bellevue belong to 2 education agencies, led by Bellevue School District (29 schools), Issaquah School District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bellevue?
Newport Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bellevue, with 1,850 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bellevue?
No school with an address in Bellevue is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bellevue schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bellevue public schools is 18.7:1, higher than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bellevue guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities