For the 2025 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 65% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,877 students
Rank: #44.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24216 Witte Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 909 students
Rank: #77.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tahoma Open Doors
Alternative School
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Maple Valley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Maple Valley High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5702
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5702
Grades: 8-12
| 82 students
Russell Ridge Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
22615 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5746
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5746
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Tahoma Special Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maple Valley include: Shadow Lake Elementary School vs. Tahoma Elementary School, Glacier Park Elementary School vs. Lake Wilderness Elementary School, Lake Wilderness Elementary School vs. Glacier Park Elementary School
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