Issaquah School District operates 34 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Issaquah School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 21,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 34 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Great | — | Top 10% nationally |
- Issaquah Valley Elementary — Grades K–5 · 646 students
- Briarwood Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 630 students
- Clark Elementary — Grades K–5 · 586 students
- Sunny Hills Elementary — Grades K–5 · 574 students
- Grand Ridge Elementary — Grades K–5 · 558 students
- Creekside Elementary — Grades K–5 · 555 students
- Discovery Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 508 students
- Sunset Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 499 students
- Apollo Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 496 students
- Endeavour Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 473 students
- Maple Hills Elementary — Grades K–5 · 460 students
- Cougar Ridge Elementary — Grades K–5 · 458 students
- Newcastle Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 451 students
- Cascade Ridge Elementary — Grades K–5 · 391 students
- Cedar Trails Elementary — Grades K–5 · 374 students
- Challenger Elementary — Grades K–5 · 350 students
- Holly Street Early Learning Center — Grades PK–PK · 89 students
- Issaquah Preschool Academy — Grades PK–PK · 42 students
- Pine Lake Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 877 students
- Maywood Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 826 students
- Issaquah Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 808 students
- Beaver Lake Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 699 students
- Cougar Mountain Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 616 students
- Pacific Cascade Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 605 students
- Issaquah High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,419 students
- Skyline High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,244 students
- Liberty Sr High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,495 students
- Gibson Ek High School — Grades 9–12 · 198 students
- Echo Glen School — Grades 5–12 · 104 students
- Issaquah Special Services — Grades PK–12 · 67 students
About Issaquah School District
Issaquah School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 98027 in Issaquah, Washington in King County. At 9/10, it rates near the top of Washington districts on the metrics NCES reports. The district operates 34 schools and serves roughly 21,000 students (a large district), covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Issaquah School District spends approximately $14,700 per student per year, placing it near the Washington state average of approximately $14,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 34 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Issaquah School District qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
With a rating of 9/10 (top-tier), Issaquah School District ranks among Washington’s top-tier-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Issaquah School District is among the highest-rated public school districts in Washington. Top-tier ratings reflect strong per-pupil investment, stable enrollment, and structural indicators consistent with high-performing educational systems. Homes in and around zip code 98027 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for school quality will find a well-resourced district. Even within top-rated districts, individual school quality varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 98027
Children in zip code 98027 are assigned to Issaquah School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 98027, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Issaquah School District at (425)837-7000 or visit www.issaquah.wednet.edu. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Washington districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Issaquah
For families considering a purchase in the Issaquah area, district assignment matters financially. Because Issaquah School District serves zip code 98027, homes in and around zip code 98027 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Washington, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Issaquah School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 98027.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Issaquah School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 98027 data.