For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,925 students in 98002, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,270 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 98002, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98002, WA are Terminal Park Elementary School, Gildo Rey Elementary School and Auburn Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98002 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98002, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98002, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terminal Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 K St. Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Auburn Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Auburn Way Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Cascade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 24th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #99.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #1010.
Olympic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
839 21st St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: n/an/a
special Educational
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98002, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98002, WA include Terminal Park Elementary School, Gildo Rey Elementary School and Auburn Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98002?
11 public schools are located in 98002.
What percentage of students in 98002 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 98002 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98002?
98002 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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