Public schools in Issaquah, WA
15 open public schools with an address in Issaquah, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,664
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Issaquah public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Issaquah, WA: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,664 students, an average of 578 per school. The largest campus is Issaquah High School (2,419 students), and the largest elementary school is Issaquah Valley Elementary (646).
Every listed school belongs to Issaquah School District. 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 18:1, 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 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 17% 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 Issaquah
Elementary schools in Issaquah
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Elementary Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 350 | 12.4:1 | |
| Clark Elementary Issaquah School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 586 | 14.4:1 | |
| Discovery Elementary Issaquah School District | PK–05 | 508 | 17.1:1 | |
| Endeavour Elementary School Issaquah School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 473 | 15.7:1 | |
| Grand Ridge Elementary Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 558 | 16.9:1 | |
| Issaquah Valley Elementary Issaquah School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 646 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Issaquah
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 699 | 20.2:1 | |
| Cougar Mountain Middle School Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 616 | 19.8:1 | |
| Issaquah Middle School Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 808 | 19.5:1 | |
| Pacific Cascade Middle School Issaquah School District | 06–08 | 605 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Issaquah
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Ek High School Issaquah School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 198 | 18:1 | |
| Issaquah High School Issaquah School District | 09–12 | 2,419 | 21.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Issaquah
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Street Early Learning Center Issaquah School District | PK–PK | 89 | 29.7:1 | |
| Issaquah Preschool Academy Issaquah School District | PK–PK | 42 | — | |
| Issaquah Special Services Issaquah School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 67 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black3.3%
- Asian34.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Issaquah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,664 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Issaquah
How many public schools are in Issaquah, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Issaquah: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 8,664 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Issaquah?
All listed public schools with an address in Issaquah belong to Issaquah School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Issaquah?
Issaquah High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Issaquah, with 2,419 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Issaquah?
No school with an address in Issaquah 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 Issaquah schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Issaquah public schools is 18:1, 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 Issaquah 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