For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,926 students in 98023, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 170 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98023, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98023, WA are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98023 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98023, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98023, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Brigadoon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Decatur High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
98023, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98023, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98023, WA include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98023?
13 public schools are located in 98023.
What percentage of students in 98023 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98023 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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