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Best Schools in 98032, WA
98032, WA has 33 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 26,020 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 98032 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98032, WA
The top high schools in 98032, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kentridge High School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Mount Rainier High School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
3. Auburn Senior High School
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
4. Renton Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1797 Students
6. Federal Way High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
7. Kent-meridian High School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
8. Tyee High School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98032, WA
The top middle schools in 98032, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dimmitt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
2. Sacajawea Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Cascade Middle School
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
4. Chinook Middle School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
5. Pacific Middle School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students
6. Evergreen Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
7. Mill Creek Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98032, WA
The top elementary schools in 98032, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Talbot Hill Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Evergreen Heights Elementary
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
3. Star Lake Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
4. Neely O Brien Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students
5. Valhalla Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
6. Springbrook Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
7. Woodmont K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 439 Students
8. Scenic Hill Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
9. Kent Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
10. Madrona Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98032, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98032, WA has a total population of 38,699 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98032, 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 98032, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
70.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
65.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98032, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98032, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98032, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98032, WA
How many schools are in 98032, WA?
98032, WA has 33 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 26,020 students in total.
How do schools in 98032 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 98032 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 98032 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98032?
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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