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Best Schools in 98003, WA
98003, WA has 40 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 19,687 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 98003 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98003, WA
The top high schools in 98003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fife High School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 879 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1797 Students
3. Todd Beamer High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
4. Federal Way High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
5. Federal Way Running Start Home School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 1 Students
6. Gateway To College
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
7. Career Academy At Truman High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
8. Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98003, WA
The top middle schools in 98003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Federal Way Public Academy
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 298 Students
2. Kilo Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
3. Surprise Lake Middle School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 650 Students
4. Lakota Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
5. Sacajawea Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
6. Illahee Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 671 Students
7. Sequoyah Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
8. Evergreen Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98003, WA
The top elementary schools in 98003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hedden Elementary School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 436 Students
2. Nautilus K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 440 Students
3. Meredith Hill Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
4. Valhalla Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
5. Lakeland Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
6. Woodmont K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 439 Students
7. Enterprise Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
8. Wildwood Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
9. Adelaide Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
10. Lake Dolloff Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98003, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98003, WA has a total population of 51,800 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98003, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98003, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98003, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98003, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98003, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98003, WA
How many schools are in 98003, WA?
98003, WA has 40 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 19,687 students in total.
How do schools in 98003 perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in 98003 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 98003 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98003?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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