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Best Schools in 98056, WA
98056, WA has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,306 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 98056 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98056, WA
The top high schools in 98056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Issaquah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
2. Hazen Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students
3. Renton Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. Ella Baker High School (open Doors)
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Renton Technical College • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 88 Students
5. Renton Technical High School
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Projected Test Scores
Renton Technical College • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 5 Students
6. Griffin Home
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98056, WA
The top middle schools in 98056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cougar Mountain Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Issaquah School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
2. Vera Risdon Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Mcknight Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 861 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98056, WA
The top elementary schools in 98056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newcastle Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Issaquah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
2. Hazelwood Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
3. Kennydale Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 568 Students
4. Sierra Heights Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
5. Honey Dew Elementary
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
6. Highlands Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
7. New Life Montessori
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New Life Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98056, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98056, WA has a total population of 35,938 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98056, 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 98056, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98056, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98056, 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 98056, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98056, WA
How many schools are in 98056, WA?
98056, WA has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,306 students in total.
How do schools in 98056 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 98056 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 98056 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98056?
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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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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