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West Mercer Elementary

Mercer Island School District · King County · 4141 81st Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.0

(206)236-3430

10/10
#22
Rank 22 out of 1,162
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #31 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #29 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #9 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Mercer Island is one of those rare places where a tight-knit small-town feel exists just minutes from Seattle, connected by the I-90 floating bridge and surrounded by Lake Washington. West Mercer Elementary reflects that community character well — it consistently ranks among the very top schools in Washington, with exceptional scores across English, math, and science that speak to both strong teaching and a highly engaged parent community. Families who settle on "the Island" tend to be deeply invested in education, and West Mercer is a natural fit for those who want rigorous academics wrapped in a neighborhood school atmosphere.

Student Demographics

220 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
100 (45%)
Asian
63 (29%)
Multiple Races
29 (13%)
Other
28 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged14 (6%)
Students with Disabilities28 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

431
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
11.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
23
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #164 · 87th percentile

151 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found