For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,806 students in 98042, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98042, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98042, WA are Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98042, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Maple View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Kentwood High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 164th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,988 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Mattson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Kentlake High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19640 Se 272nd Street
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98042, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98042, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98042?
14 public schools are located in 98042.
What percentage of students in 98042 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98042 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98042?
98042 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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