For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,091 students in 98038, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 103 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98038, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98038, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 98038 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 98038, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98038, WA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 78% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,919 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: 9-12
98038, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Tahoma Special Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98038, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98038, WA include Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Tahoma Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98038?
8 public schools are located in 98038.
What percentage of students in 98038 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98038 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98038?
98038 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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