Top Rankings
Renton 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 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 15,230 students in Renton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Renton School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
30 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
15,230 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
810 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Renton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 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 81% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.68
# American Indian Students
47 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,746 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
25%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,211 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
26%
# Black Students
2,221 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
15%
5%
# White Students
3,236 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
21%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
186 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,572 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
502
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,092
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,125
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,095
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,164
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,161
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,090
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,052
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,118
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,132
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,202
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,165
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,123
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,209
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,092 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,340 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$310 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,092
$18,857
Spending / Student
$20,340
$19,309
Best Renton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Jericho Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Hazen Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Hoquiam Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #55.
Sartori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 Park Ave N
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-4500
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-4500
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Talbot Rd S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4900
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4900
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Kennydale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Ne 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
Lindbergh Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16426 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3200
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #1010.
Vera Risdon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1111.
Sierra Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 132nd Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcknight Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #1313.
Tiffany Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Lake Youngs Way Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4850
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4850
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1414.
Renton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 2nd St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3400
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,229 students
Rank: #1515.
Benson Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18665 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3300
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3300
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1616.
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8212 S 118th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4150
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4150
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1717.
Honey Dew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Union Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4800
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4800
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1818.
Renton Remote School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-2333
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-2333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Cascade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16022 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3350
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3350
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #2020.
Nelsen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #2121.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2222.
Renton Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16828 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-2950
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-2950
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2323.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Ne 7th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2424.
Dimmitt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12320 80th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2800
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #2525.
Lakeridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7400 S 115th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4100
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4100
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2626.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2727.
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6418 S 124th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4000
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4000
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Renton School District?
Renton School District manages 30 public schools serving 15,230 students.
What is the rank of Renton School District?
Renton School District is ranked #171 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 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 Renton School District?
28% of Renton School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Renton School District?
Renton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Renton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,340 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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