Top Rankings
Kent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 25,700 students in Kent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
46 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
25,700 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
1,458 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Kent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.69
# American Indian Students
88 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,782 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
23%
9%
# Hispanic Students
6,126 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
3,287 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
7,062 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
27%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
871 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
2,436 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
397
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
1,748
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,924
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,961
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,874
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,919
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,966
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,935
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,941
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,915
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,932
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,979
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,998
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,211
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,981 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$472 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$514 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,366
$18,796
Spending / Student
$19,981
$19,246
Best Kent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18030 162nd Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Kentridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12430 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7345
Grades: 9-12
| 2,124 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sawyer Woods Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31135 228th Ave Se
Black Diamond, WA 98010
(253) 373-7750
Black Diamond, WA 98010
(253) 373-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Sortun Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12711 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7314
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7314
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17007 Se 184th St
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7780
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #99.
Kentwood High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25800 164th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,988 students
Rank: #1010.
Carriage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Grades: 3-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1313.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25668 104th Ave Se, 25672 104t
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #1414.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19405 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7494
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7494
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1515.
Mattson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1616.
Emerald Park Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11800 Se 216th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-3850
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-3850
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1818.
Kentlake High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #1919.
Soos Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12651 Se 218th Place
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7690
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #2020.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Se 192nd St
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7284
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7284
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #2121.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2222.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19640 Se 272nd Street
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #2323.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23480 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #2424.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2525.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2626.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11919 Se 270th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-3900
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2727.
Kent-meridian High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Se 256th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7405
Grades: 9-12
| 1,706 students
Rank: #2828.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11010 Se 232nd St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7473
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7473
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20035 100th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7485
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #3131.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #3232.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24700 64th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7497
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7497
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3333.
Scenic Hill Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26025 Woodland Way S
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7479
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7479
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #3434.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27710 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7870
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7870
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #3535.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Se 216th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7470
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kent School District?
Kent School District manages 46 public schools serving 25,700 students.
What is the rank of Kent School District?
Kent School District is ranked #152 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kent School District?
27% of Kent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kent School District?
Kent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,981 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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