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Best Schools in 98042, WA
98042, WA has 27 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 23,458 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 98042 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98042, WA
The top high schools in 98042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tahoma Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2790 Students
2. Kentridge High School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
3. Kentwood High School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
4. Kentlake High School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
5. Auburn Senior High School
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1844 Students
6. Auburn Mountainview High School
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98042, WA
The top middle schools in 98042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple View Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tahoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
2. Northwood Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
3. Meridian Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
4. Mattson Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
5. Cedar Heights Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
6. Rainier Middle School
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
7. Cascade Middle School
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98042, WA
The top elementary schools in 98042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glacier Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tahoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
2. Sunrise Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
3. Lake Youngs Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. Grass Lake Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
5. Shadow Lake Elementary
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Tahoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
6. Sawyer Woods Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
7. Crestwood Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
8. Meridian Elementary School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
9. Willow Crest Elementary
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
10. Lake View Elementary School
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Auburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98042, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98042, WA has a total population of 48,753 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98042, 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 98042, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98042, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98042, 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 98042, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98042, WA
How many schools are in 98042, WA?
98042, WA has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 23,458 students in total.
How do schools in 98042 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 98042 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 98042 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98042?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations