Lakeridge Elementary School
Mercer Island, WA · Mercer Island School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
15th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
8215 SE 78th, Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3415NCES ID 530498000759Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lakeridge Elementary School 15th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 254 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 403 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 44.9% | ▼ 35.3 pts | |
| Asian | 13.0% | 28.5% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 21.1% | ▲ 17.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $2.32M in zip 98040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lakeridge Elementary School
- #21Island Park ElementaryMercer Island School District · 1.5 mi away21st of 1,174
ELA 85% ▼3 · Math 86% ▼1Compare - #435Kennydale Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.8 mi away435th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▼36 · Math 55% ▼32Compare - #1098Emerson Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away1,098th of 1,174
ELA 23% ▼65 · Math 21% ▼66Compare - #682Graham Hill Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.1 mi away682nd of 1,174
ELA 45% ▼43 · Math 40% ▼47Compare - #836South Shore PK-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.1 mi away836th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼46 · Math 30% ▼57Compare - #184Hazelwood Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2.1 mi away184th of 1,174
ELA 66% ▼22 · Math 68% ▼19Compare - #857Dunlap Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.2 mi away857th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▼43 · Math 26% ▼61Compare - #958Lakeridge Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2.3 mi away958th of 1,174
ELA 34% ▼54 · Math 28% ▼59Compare
What school district is Lakeridge Elementary School in?
Lakeridge Elementary School is part of the Mercer Island School District district in Mercer Island, Washington.
Is Lakeridge Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lakeridge Elementary School 15th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lakeridge Elementary School?
White 45%, Asian 29%, Two or more races 21%, Hispanic 5% (403 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lakeridge Elementary School 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.