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Best Schools in 98055, WA
98055, WA has 18 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,130 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 98055 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98055, WA
The top high schools in 98055, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kentridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Lindbergh Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
3. Renton Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. Open Door Youth Reengagement
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Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98055, WA
The top middle schools in 98055, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meeker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Dimmitt Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Nelsen Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98055, WA
The top elementary schools in 98055, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Talbot Hill Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Benson Hill Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
3. Tiffany Park Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
4. Cascade Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
5. Springbrook Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
6. King Of Kings Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
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Projected Test Scores
King Of Kings Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 30 Students
7. Phoenix Montessori
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Phoenix Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98055, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98055, WA has a total population of 23,890 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98055, 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 98055, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98055, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98055, 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 98055, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98055, WA
How many schools are in 98055, WA?
98055, WA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,130 students in total.
How do schools in 98055 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 98055 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 98055 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98055?
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: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations