For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,618 students in 98042, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98042, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98042, WA are Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98042, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Kentwood High School
Magnet 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
| 1,733 students
Rank: #55.
Maple View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #66.
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Mattson Middle School
Magnet 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: 7-8
| 617 students
Rank: #88.
Kentlake High School
Magnet 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
| 1,440 students
Rank: #99.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Heights Middle School
Magnet 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: 7-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1111.
Covington Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 631 students
Rank: #1212.
Meridian Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 555 students
Rank: #1313.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
Magnet 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-6
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98042, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98042, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98042?
14 public schools are located in 98042.
What percentage of students in 98042 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98042 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98042?
98042 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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