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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Auburn Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 23,386 students in Auburn, WA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,471 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Auburn, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, WA are Lakeland Hills Elementary School, Bowman Creek Elementary School and Hazelwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Auburn, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 Evergreen Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 876-7711
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bowman Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11815 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4740
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16401 Se 318th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5602 S 316th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4974
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Terminal Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 D St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Auburn Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Oravetz Rd Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,852 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Auburn Mountainview High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28900 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Ilalko Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oravetz Pl Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4748
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29205 132nd Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 630-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35827 32nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Mt Baker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Meredith Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 S 300th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Auburn Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Chinook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3502 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4980
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Lea Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30908 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4982
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 24th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Rainier Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30620 116th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4843
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27847 42nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Kilo Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
839 21st St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 S 360th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Opportunity Project
Alternative School
401 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Muckleshoot Tribal School
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Gr: K-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Willow Crest Elementary School
13002 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, WA include Lakeland Hills Elementary School, Bowman Creek Elementary School and Hazelwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
34 public schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?

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