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Best Schools in 98198, WA
98198, WA has 27 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,298 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 98198 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98198, WA
The top high schools in 98198, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kentridge High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Maritime High School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Mount Rainier High School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1797 Students
5. Federal Way High School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
6. Cascade Public Schools
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Why Not You Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
7. Tyee High School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98198, WA
The top middle schools in 98198, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sylvester Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Sacajawea Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Chinook Middle School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
4. Pacific Middle School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students
5. Evergreen Middle School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
6. Mill Creek Middle School
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Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98198, WA
The top elementary schools in 98198, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
2. Marvista Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Nautilus K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 440 Students
4. Woodmont K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 439 Students
5. Des Moines Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
6. Madrona Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
7. Parkside Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
8. Sunnycrest Elementary School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
9. Bow Lake Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
10. River Ridge Elementary
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Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98198, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98198, WA has a total population of 38,682 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98198, 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 98198, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98198, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98198, 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 98198, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98198, WA
How many schools are in 98198, WA?
98198, WA has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,298 students in total.
How do schools in 98198 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 98198 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 98198 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98198?
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: 24%
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