Best Schools in Fairwood, WA
Fairwood, WA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,160 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Fairwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairwood, WA
The top high schools in Fairwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kentridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Lindbergh Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairwood, WA
The top middle schools in Fairwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
2. Meeker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Nelsen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairwood, WA
The top elementary schools in Fairwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
2. Carriage Crest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
3. Fairwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Tiffany Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
5. Renton Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
6. Renton Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renton Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairwood, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairwood, WA has a total population of 20,719 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairwood, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairwood, WA
How many schools are in Fairwood, WA?
Fairwood, WA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,160 students in total.
How do schools in Fairwood perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Fairwood score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Fairwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairwood?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations