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Best Schools in 98023, WA
98023, WA has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,947 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 98023 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98023, WA
The top high schools in 98023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Todd Beamer High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
2. Decatur High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students
3. Federal Way High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
4. Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 539 Students
5. Employment Transition Program
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98023, WA
The top middle schools in 98023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meeker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
2. Lakota Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
3. Illahee Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 671 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98023, WA
The top elementary schools in 98023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Lakes Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
2. Green Gables Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
3. Nautilus K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 440 Students
4. Sherwood Forest Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
5. Brigadoon Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
6. Enterprise Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
7. Silver Lake Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
8. Adelaide Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
9. Lake Grove Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
10. Olympic View Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98023, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98023, WA has a total population of 51,699 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98023, 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 98023, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98023, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98023, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98023, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98023, WA
How many schools are in 98023, WA?
98023, WA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,947 students in total.
How do schools in 98023 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 98023 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 98023 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98023?
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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