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Best Schools in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,124 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Mercer Heights exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
The top high schools in Mercer Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer Island High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer Island School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1524 Students
2. Rainier Beach High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
The top middle schools in Mercer Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Islander Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer Island School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
The top elementary schools in Mercer Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
2. Island Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mercer Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
3. West Mercer Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mercer Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
4. Northwood Elementary School
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Mercer Island School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
5. St Monica School
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Projected Test Scores
St Monica School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA has a total population of 3,102 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA
How many schools are in Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA?
Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,124 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Mercer Heights score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Mercer Heights exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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