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Best 98043 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,657 students in 98043, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98043, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Terrace Park Elementary School and Cedar Way Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98043 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98043, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 98043, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Way Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22222 39th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22001 52nd Ave West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98043, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98043, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Terrace Park Elementary School and Cedar Way Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98043?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98043.
What is the racial composition of students in 98043?
98043 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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