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Best Schools in 98166, WA
98166, WA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,882 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 98166 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98166, WA
The top high schools in 98166, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maritime High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
2. Mount Rainier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
3. Highline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98166, WA
The top middle schools in 98166, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sylvester Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Cascade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
3. Pacific Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students
4. Glacier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98166, WA
The top elementary schools in 98166, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
2. Gregory Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
3. Seahurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
4. Hazel Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
5. St Francis Of Assisi School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Of Assisi School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 467 Students
6. Three Tree Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Tree Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98166, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98166, WA has a total population of 22,093 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98166, 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 98166, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98166, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98166, 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 98166, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98166, WA
How many schools are in 98166, WA?
98166, WA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,882 students in total.
How do schools in 98166 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 98166 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 98166 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98166?
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: 33%
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