Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish, WA · Lake Washington School District · Grades K-5
14th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Samantha Smith Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Samantha Smith Elementary 14th 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 99th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
Samantha Smith Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 312 students tested
Samantha Smith Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 571 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40.8% | 70.4% | ▲ 29.6 pts | |
| White | 47.9% | 21.0% | ▼ 26.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 4.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Samantha Smith Elementary
Typical home value $1.59M in zip 98074 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Samantha Smith Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Rachel Carson ElementaryLake Washington School District · 0.6 mi away40th of 1,174
ELA 80% · Math 83% - 10Christa Mcauliffe ElementaryLake Washington School District · 0.6 mi away5th of 1,174
ELA 94% · Math 93% - 10Margaret Mead ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1.3 mi away45th of 1,174
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 10Louisa May Alcott ElementaryLake Washington School District · 1.9 mi away19th of 1,174
ELA 86% · Math 87% - 10Elizabeth Blackwell ElementaryLake Washington School District · 2.2 mi away48th of 1,174
ELA 82% · Math 81% - 10Discovery ElementaryIssaquah School District · 2.2 mi away20th of 1,174
ELA 86% · Math 86% - 10Creekside ElementaryIssaquah School District · 2.5 mi away60th of 1,174
ELA 80% · Math 78% - 10Sunny Hills ElementaryIssaquah School District · 2.8 mi away52nd of 1,174
ELA 80% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Samantha Smith Elementary in?
Samantha Smith Elementary is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Sammamish, Washington.
Is Samantha Smith Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Samantha Smith Elementary 14th 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 Samantha Smith Elementary?
Asian 70%, White 21%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 3% (571 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Samantha Smith Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98074 is $1.59M 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.