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Best 98042 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,204 students in 98042, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98042, WA are Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98042, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Maple View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Mattson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19640 Se 272nd Street
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98042, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98042, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98042?
12 public elementary schools are located in 98042.
What is the racial composition of students in 98042?
98042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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