Bellevue School District Named 2026 Best School District in Washington
- joelingraham
- Nov 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 9
Oct 2 2025
The Bellevue School District is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, we have been named the #1 School District in Washington by Niche! This outstanding recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a beloved community built on academic excellence, innovative learning opportunities, and an environment where all students can belong, learn and lead for our future world.
Receiving this distinction again is just — awesome! We have the most amazing educators — teachers who not only instruct, but also affirm, support and inspire students every day. In an increasingly global society, our families and community want our children to have every opportunity to create, innovate, and lead. Whatever our students can dream of, we work hard to support. Most importantly, Bellevue is a ‘beloved community’ that cares for one another and works together to raise the next generation who are capable, kind, and committed to making the world a better place. Together, we are Bellevue.-Dr. Kelly Aramaki, BSD Superintendent
To our students, families, staff, alumni and community partners: thank you for being a vital part of the Bellevue School District.
Enroll at BSD
Learn more about BSD’s diverse and unique learning opportunities and enroll today. Opportunities to apply for open transfer, choice schools and choice programs begin on December 15, 2025. Open house dates and times will be published to the district website as they are finalized. You may also visit BSD's new Welcome Center for enrollment support and to access information about BSD programs and services. The Welcome Center is designed to embrace families and students as they enter the district, fostering a sense of belonging and connection while helping navigate the school system.
About Niche Rankings
The Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users. View the district overview and school profiles and full list of rankings to see how BSD compares to other districts and schools in the region, state and country. See the full list of 2026 statewide rankings, methodologies and data sources on Niche.com.
