Best Maple Valley Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,143 students in Maple Valley, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 103 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Maple Valley, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Maple Valley, WA are Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Tahoma Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maple Valley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Maple Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Maple Valley, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,877 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24216 Witte Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Tahoma Open Doors
Alternative School
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 27%
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Maple Valley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5702
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
22615 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5746
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Maple Valley, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Maple Valley, WA include Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Tahoma Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Maple Valley?
8 public schools are located in Maple Valley.
What percentage of students in Maple Valley go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Maple Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Valley?
Maple Valley public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maple Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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