For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,476 students in 98055, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98055, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Talbot Hill Elementary School and Out Of District Facility. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98055 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98055, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98055, WA Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
98055, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Sartori Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Youth Source High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Renton, WA 98055
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98055, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98055, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Talbot Hill Elementary School and Out Of District Facility.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98055?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98055.
What is the racial composition of students in 98055?
98055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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