For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in 98043, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 459 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98043, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98043, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98043 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98043, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98043, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Mountlake Terrace High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21801 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #33.
Terrace Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22222 39th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22001 52nd Ave West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
98043, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6004 237th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98043, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98043, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98043?
5 public schools are located in 98043.
What percentage of students in 98043 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98043 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98043?
98043 public schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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