For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,477 students in 98055, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98055, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Talbot Hill Elementary School and Out Of District Facility. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98055 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98055, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98055, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Talbot Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Talbot Rd S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4900
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4900
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Nelsen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
98055, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Sartori Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Gr: 9-12
Youth Source High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Renton, WA 98055
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98055, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98055, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Talbot Hill Elementary School and Out Of District Facility.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98055?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98055.
What is the racial composition of students in 98055?
98055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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