For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,820 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 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98038, WA are Cedar River Elementary School, Tahoma Elementary School and Glacier Park Elementary 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 73% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98038, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98038, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
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
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
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
Grades: PK-6
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 84%)
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
| 2,733 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
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-6
| 884 students
Rank: #77.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
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-6
| 462 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
| 26 students
98038, 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 2021)
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 98038, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98038, WA include Cedar River Elementary School, Tahoma Elementary School and Glacier Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98038, WA?
8 public schools are located in 98038, WA.
What percentage of students in 98038, WA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98038, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98038, WA?
98038, WA public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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