For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,693 students in 98056, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98056, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98056, WA are Hazelwood Elementary School, Kennydale Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98056 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 98056, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98056, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7100 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Kennydale Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Ne 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Vera Risdon Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #44.
Mcknight Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Ne 7th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)
Alternative School
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 4th St Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-12
| 1 students
98056, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hillcrest Special Services Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-13
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98056, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98056, WA include Hazelwood Elementary School, Kennydale Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98056, WA?
9 public schools are located in 98056, WA.
What percentage of students in 98056, WA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98056, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98056, WA?
98056, WA public schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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