Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Kirkland, WA · Lake Washington School District · Grades K-5
41st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary 41st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 97th in 2025 — improving.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 194 students tested
Benjamin Franklin Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 464 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26.8% | 55.4% | ▲ 28.6 pts | |
| White | 54.5% | 26.9% | ▼ 27.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 7.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Typical home value $1.64M in zip 98033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Community SchoolLake Washington School District · 0.9 mi away115th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 77% - 10Rose Hill ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1 mi away76th of 1,174
ELA 77% · Math 77% - 10Lakeview ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1.3 mi away31st of 1,174
ELA 85% · Math 83% - 10Cherry Crest Elementary SchoolBellevue School District · 1.5 mi away12th of 1,174
ELA 88% · Math 89% - 10Benjamin Rush ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1.6 mi away68th of 1,174
ELA 78% · Math 78% - 10Mark Twain ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1.7 mi away96th of 1,174
ELA 78% · Math 71% - 10Peter Kirk ElementaryLake Washington School District · 2 mi away75th of 1,174
ELA 80% · Math 74% - 9Clyde Hill ElementaryBellevue School District · 2.8 mi away152nd of 1,174
ELA 70% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary in?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary 41st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Asian 55%, White 27%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 8% (464 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98033 is $1.64M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.