For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,506 students in Sumner, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sumner, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sumner, WA are Maple Lawn Elementary School, Emerald Hills Elementary School and Bonney Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Sumner have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sumner, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Wood Ave
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Emerald Hills Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19515 S Tapps Dr E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4750
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4750
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bonney Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18715 80th St E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4450
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3914 W Tapps Dr E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4550
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Sumner High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1707 Main St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5500
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Sumner Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Daffodil Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1509 Valley Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4600
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10921 199th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12202 209th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4800
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Sumner Special Services
Special Education School
1202 Wood Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-6000
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-6000
Gr: PK | 52 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sumner, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Sumner, WA include Maple Lawn Elementary School, Emerald Hills Elementary School and Bonney Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sumner?
10 public schools are located in Sumner.
What percentage of students in Sumner go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sumner are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner?
Sumner public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sumner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sumner include: Daffodil Valley Elementary School vs. Maple Lawn Elementary School, Maple Lawn Elementary School vs. Daffodil Valley Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School vs. Emerald Hills Elementary School
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