For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,662 students in 98155, WA (there are 6 private schools, serving 451 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98155, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98155, WA are Home Education Exchange, Cascade K-8 Community School and Lake Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98155 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98155, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98155, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cascade K-8 Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4182
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4182
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18500 37th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4130
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4130
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Shorecrest High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15343 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Briarcrest Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2715 N.e. 158th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4170
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4170
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16045 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17447 37th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4140
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4140
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16516 10th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4272
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4272
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
15230 15th N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-3033
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
98155, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Gr: PK | 96 students Minority enrollment: 88%
816 N.e. 190th Street
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-4262
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 361-4262
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98155, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98155, WA include Home Education Exchange, Cascade K-8 Community School and Lake Forest Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98155?
10 public schools are located in 98155.
What percentage of students in 98155 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98155 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98155?
98155 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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