For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,304 students in 98166, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 737 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 98166, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98166, WA are Marvista Elementary School, Sylvester Middle School and Gregory Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98166 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98166, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98166, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marvista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Sylvester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Gregory Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16216 19th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3800
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Grades: PK-12
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
Seahurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14603 14th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4800
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
98166, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Out-of-district Placement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98166, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98166, WA include Marvista Elementary School, Sylvester Middle School and Gregory Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98166?
5 public schools are located in 98166.
What percentage of students in 98166 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 98166 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98166?
98166 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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