For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,644 students in 98032, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98032, WA are Star Lake Elementary School, Kent Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98032 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98032, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98032, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26812 B 40th Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24700 64th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7497
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7497
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Neely O Brien Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S 236th St
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7434
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7434
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
98032, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Grades: 7-9
| 821 students
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98032, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98032, WA include Star Lake Elementary School, Kent Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98032?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98032.
What is the racial composition of students in 98032?
98032 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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