For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,497 students in 98188, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 586 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 98188, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98188, WA are Mcmicken Heights Elementary School, Chinook Middle School and Tyee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98188 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98188, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98188, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18650 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Tyee High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4424 S 188th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 433-2341
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 433-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
17622 46th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Gr: PK | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
98188, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
4424 South 188th Street, 800 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98188, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98188, WA include Mcmicken Heights Elementary School, Chinook Middle School and Tyee High School.
How many public schools are located in 98188?
5 public schools are located in 98188.
What percentage of students in 98188 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 98188 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98188?
98188 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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