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Best Schools in Zenith, Des Moines, WA
Zenith, Des Moines, WA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,928 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Zenith meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zenith, Des Moines, WA
The top high schools in Zenith, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Rainier High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zenith, Des Moines, WA
The top middle schools in Zenith, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pacific Middle School
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Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 651 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zenith, Des Moines, WA
The top elementary schools in Zenith, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodmont K-8 School
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Federal Way School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 439 Students
2. Des Moines Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
3. Parkside Elementary
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Highline School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zenith, Des Moines, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zenith, Des Moines, WA has a total population of 5,409 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zenith, Des Moines, 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 Zenith, Des Moines, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zenith, Des Moines, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zenith, Des Moines, 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 Zenith, Des Moines, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zenith, Des Moines, WA
How many schools are in Zenith, Des Moines, WA?
Zenith, Des Moines, WA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,928 students in total.
How do schools in Zenith perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Zenith score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Zenith meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zenith?
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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