Discovery Community School
Kirkland, WA · Lake Washington School District · Grades K-5
99th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 92%▼ Declining
Discovery Community School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Community School 99th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 92th in 2025 — declining.
Discovery Community School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 37 students tested
Discovery Community School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 70 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 50.0% | ▼ 19.9 pts | |
| Asian | 16.4% | 32.9% | ▲ 16.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.6% | 10.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Discovery Community School
Typical home value $1.07M in zip 98034 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Discovery Community School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Carl Sandburg ElementaryLake Washington School District · 0 mi away116th of 1,174
ELA 77% · Math 69% - 9Henry David Thoreau ElementaryLake Washington School District · 0.6 mi away157th of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 65% - 8Juanita ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1 mi away274th of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 10Moorlands ElementaryNorthshore School District · 1.5 mi away79th of 1,174
ELA 78% · Math 75% - 10Arrowhead ElementaryNorthshore School District · 1.7 mi away109th of 1,174
ELA 78% · Math 69% - 7Helen Keller ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1.7 mi away355th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 54% - 7Alexander Graham Bell ElementaryLake Washington School District · 2.1 mi away395th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 53% - 7Robert Frost ElementaryLake Washington School District · 2.3 mi away366th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Discovery Community School in?
Discovery Community School is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Discovery Community School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Community School 99th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery Community School?
White 50%, Asian 33%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 6% (70 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery Community School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98034 is $1.07M 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.