Island Park Elementary
Mercer Island, WA · Mercer Island School District · Grades K-5
21st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Island Park Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Island Park Elementary 21st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Island Park Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 206 students tested
Island Park Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 56.5% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 23.3% | 18.6% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.4% | 18.0% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 6.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Island Park Elementary
Typical home value $2.32M in zip 98040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Island Park Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10West Mercer ElementaryMercer Island School District · 1.3 mi away36th of 1,174
ELA 84% · Math 82% - 10Northwood Elementary SchoolMercer Island School District · 1.4 mi away100th of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 75% - 10Lakeridge Elementary SchoolMercer Island School District · 1.5 mi away15th of 1,174
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 10Newport Heights ElementaryBellevue School District · 2 mi away102nd of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 75% - 9Hazelwood Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2.1 mi away184th of 1,174
ELA 66% · Math 68% - 5Graham Hill Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.2 mi away682nd of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 40% - 5Orca K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away667th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 2Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.7 mi away1,005th of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Island Park Elementary in?
Island Park Elementary is part of the Mercer Island School District district in Mercer Island, Washington.
Is Island Park Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Island Park Elementary 21st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Island Park Elementary?
White 57%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 18%, Hispanic 7% (361 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Island Park Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98040 is $2.32M 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.