For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,793 students in 98032, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98032, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98032, WA are Star Lake Elementary School, Kent Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98032 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98032, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98032, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26812 B 40th Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Grades: 7-8
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Neely O Brien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S 236th St
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7434
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7434
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
98032, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Grades: 7-9
| 821 students
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98032, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98032, WA include Star Lake Elementary School, Kent Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98032?
5 public schools are located in 98032.
What percentage of students in 98032 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98032 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98032?
98032 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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