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Best Schools in 98059, WA
98059, WA has 22 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 20,681 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 98059 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98059, WA
The top high schools in 98059, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newport Senior High School
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Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
2. Issaquah High School
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2412 Students
3. Liberty Sr High School
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
4. Tahoma Senior High School
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Tahoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2790 Students
5. Hazen Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98059, WA
The top middle schools in 98059, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tyee Middle School
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Bellevue School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 880 Students
2. Cougar Mountain Middle School
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
3. Maywood Middle School
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Maple View Middle School
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Tahoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
5. Vera Risdon Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Mcknight Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 861 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98059, WA
The top elementary schools in 98059, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cougar Ridge Elementary
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
2. Newcastle Elementary School
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
3. Briarwood Elementary
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
4. Newport Heights Elementary
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Bellevue School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
5. Apollo Elementary
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
6. Maple Hills Elementary
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Issaquah School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
7. Maplewood Heights Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
8. Hazelwood Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
9. Shadow Lake Elementary
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Tahoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
10. Sierra Heights Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98059, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98059, WA has a total population of 41,742 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98059, 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 98059, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98059, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98059, 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 98059, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98059, WA
How many schools are in 98059, WA?
98059, WA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 20,681 students in total.
How do schools in 98059 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 98059 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 98059 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98059?
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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