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Best 98056 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,789 students in 98056, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98056, WA are Hazelwood Elementary School, Kennydale Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98056 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98056, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98056, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7100 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Kennydale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Ne 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Vera Risdon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Mcknight Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 Ne 7th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Technical High School
3000 4th St Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Gr: 11-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthsource And Rtc
Alternative School
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Gr: 11-12 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98056, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98056, WA include Hazelwood Elementary School, Kennydale Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98056?
9 public schools are located in 98056.
What is the racial composition of students in 98056?
98056 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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