For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,540 students in 98188, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 586 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 98188, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98188, WA are Mcmicken Heights Elementary School, Tyee High School and Chinook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98188 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98188, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98188, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Tyee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4424 S 188th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 433-2341
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 433-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Chinook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18650 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Bow Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley View Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
17622 46th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Grades: PK
| 252 students
98188, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
4424 South 188th Street, 800 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98188, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98188, WA include Mcmicken Heights Elementary School, Tyee High School and Chinook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98188?
5 public schools are located in 98188.
What percentage of students in 98188 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 98188 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98188?
98188 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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