Best 98014 Washington Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,647 students in 98014, WA.
The top ranked public schools in 98014, WA are Carnation Elementary School, Tolt Middle School and Stillwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98014 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98014, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98014, WA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnation Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tolt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3740 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Stillwater Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11530 320th Ave Ne
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4680
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Choice
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Gr: 7-10
Rank: #66.
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32302 Ne 50th Street
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98014, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98014, WA include Carnation Elementary School, Tolt Middle School and Stillwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98014?
6 public schools are located in 98014.
What is the racial composition of students in 98014?
98014 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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