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Best 98058 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,150 students in 98058, WA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,569 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 98058, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98058, WA are Ridgewood Elementary School, Northwood Middle School and Carriage Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98058 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98058, 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 Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98058, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18030 162nd Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17007 Se 184th St
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Carriage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Lindbergh Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16426 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12600 Se 192nd St
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Tiffany Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Lake Youngs Way Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4850
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Benson Hill Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18665 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3300
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16022 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3350
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Honey Dew Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Union Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4800
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Renton Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16828 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-2950
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Black River Elementary School
Charter School
16950 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98058, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98058, WA include Ridgewood Elementary School, Northwood Middle School and Carriage Crest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98058?
12 public schools are located in 98058.
What percentage of students in 98058 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 98058 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98058?
98058 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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