For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,880 students in 98043, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 459 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 98043, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98043, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98043 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98043, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98043, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Grades: 1-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Mountlake Terrace High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21801 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,366 students
Rank: #33.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Grades: K-8
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22001 52nd Ave West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Way Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22222 39th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
98043, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6004 237th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98043, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98043, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98043, WA?
5 public schools are located in 98043, WA.
What percentage of students in 98043, WA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 98043, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98043, WA?
98043, WA public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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