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Best Schools in 98178, WA
98178, WA has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,721 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 98178 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98178, WA
The top high schools in 98178, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hazen Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students
2. Renton Senior High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
3. Rainier Beach High School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
4. Foster Senior High School
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Tukwila School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
5. Talley High School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 275 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98178, WA
The top middle schools in 98178, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer International Middle School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
2. Vera Risdon Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Aki Kurose Middle School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Dimmitt Middle School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
5. Showalter Middle School
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Tukwila School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98178, WA
The top elementary schools in 98178, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennydale Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 568 Students
2. Rising Star Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
3. Tukwila Elementary
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Tukwila School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
4. Campbell Hill Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
5. Lakeridge Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
6. Bryn Mawr Elementary School
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Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
7. Rainier View Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
8. Emerson Elementary School
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Seattle School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98178, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98178, WA has a total population of 26,122 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98178, 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 98178, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98178, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98178, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98178, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98178, WA
How many schools are in 98178, WA?
98178, WA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,721 students in total.
How do schools in 98178 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 98178 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 98178 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98178?
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: 32%
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