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Best 98168 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,024 students in 98168, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 884 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98168, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98168, WA are Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Innovation Heights Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98168 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98168, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98168, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Innovation Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Foster Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Tukwila Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Cedarhurst Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #1010.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Showalter Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Technical College
Alternative School
Renton Technical College - You
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98168, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98168, WA include Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Innovation Heights Academy.
How many public schools are located in 98168?
15 public schools are located in 98168.
What percentage of students in 98168 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98168 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98168?
98168 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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