Sammamish is the second best city in the United States when it comes to school quality for your home value, according to Forbes Magazine and GreatSchools, an independent organization. The ranking was announced in an April 6 Forbes article, “Best Schools for Your Housing Buck.”
Forbes and GreatSchools ranked Sammamish second among U.S. cities with a median home price of $400,000-$599,000 and in the top 25 overall. The ranking is based on a combination of data, including student enrollment and test scores, and median home price and population, according to the article and a Lake Washington e-newsletter.
GreatSchools cited Sammamish-area schools’ innovative programs, such as the Issaquah School District’s Green Team .It also specifically cited Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning, one of Lake Washington School District’s choice schools, as a strength.
Sammamish is behind Acton, Mass. In the $400,000-$599,000 home price category. “If Sammamish has its quirks, they’re quirks worth learning about. “Near Seattle but secluded on the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish, this town allows residents to reap the rewards of both rural and suburban lifestyles. “Though it lacks a post office, Sammamish boasts a symphony orchestra and great schools in two districts,” the Forbes article said. See the full list at, Here
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