For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,642 students in 98031, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 205 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98031, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98031, WA are Kentridge High School, Kent Laboratory Academy and Glenridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98031 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98031, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98031, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kentridge High School
Magnet 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
| 2,034 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Glenridge Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Emerald Park Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Soos Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Meridian Middle School
Magnet 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: 7-8
| 560 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Park Orchard Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 416 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Springbrook Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Panther Lake Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 529 students
Rank: #1010.
East Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9825 S 240th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7455
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7455
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Evergreen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26630 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
98031, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashe Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Excel Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Grades: 7-10
| 188 students
11000 Se 264 St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Grades: 7-9
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98031, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98031, WA include Kentridge High School, Kent Laboratory Academy and Glenridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98031?
11 public schools are located in 98031.
What percentage of students in 98031 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98031 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98031?
98031 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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