For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,788 students in 98198, WA (there are 4 private schools, serving 564 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98198, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98198, WA are Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines Elementary School and Woodmont K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98198 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98198, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98198, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Rainier High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22450 19th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,889 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22001 9th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Woodmont K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Pacific Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22705 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-5800
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 S 247th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22447 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22420 Military Rd S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 373-7320
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 373-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20301 32nd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4100
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Maritime High School
Magnet School
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-6703
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-6703
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
98198, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 433-2561
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 433-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98198, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98198, WA include Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines Elementary School and Woodmont K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 98198?
11 public schools are located in 98198.
What percentage of students in 98198 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98198 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98198?
98198 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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