West Mercer Elementary
Mercer Island, WA · Mercer Island School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
36th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
4141 81st Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3430NCES ID 530498000765Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks West Mercer Elementary 36th 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 97th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 410 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 42.0% | ▼ 32.7 pts | |
| Asian | 18.2% | 32.7% | ▲ 14.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 13.2% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 9.5% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.1 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 West Mercer Elementary
- #100Northwood Elementary SchoolMercer Island School District · 0.4 mi away100th of 1,174
ELA 73% ▼11 · Math 75% ▼7Compare - #21Island Park ElementaryMercer Island School District · 1.3 mi away21st of 1,174
ELA 85% ▲1 · Math 86% ▲4Compare - #237Enatai Elementary SchoolBellevue School District · 2 mi away237th of 1,174
ELA 63% ▼21 · Math 63% ▼19Compare - #667Orca K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.4 mi away667th of 1,174
ELA 47% ▼37 · Math 39% ▼43Compare - #187Hawthorne Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away187th of 1,174
ELA 67% ▼17 · Math 66% ▼16Compare - #682Graham Hill Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away682nd of 1,174
ELA 45% ▼39 · Math 40% ▼42Compare - #102Newport Heights ElementaryBellevue School District · 2.6 mi away102nd of 1,174
ELA 73% ▼11 · Math 75% ▼7Compare - #15Lakeridge Elementary SchoolMercer Island School District · 2.7 mi away15th of 1,174
ELA 88% ▲4 · Math 87% ▲5Compare
What school district is West Mercer Elementary in?
West Mercer Elementary is part of the Mercer Island School District district in Mercer Island, Washington.
Is West Mercer Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Mercer Elementary 36th 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 West Mercer Elementary?
White 42%, Asian 33%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 10% (410 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Mercer 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.