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Best 98055 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,769 students in 98055, WA (there are , serving 188 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98055, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98055, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Talbot Hill Elementary School and Out Of District Facility. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98055 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98055, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98055, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Talbot Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 Talbot Rd S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4900
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Renton Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 2nd St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Nelsen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: 11-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 69%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98055 Washington

98055, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Sartori Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Gr: 9-12
Youth Source High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98055, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98055, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Talbot Hill Elementary School and Out Of District Facility.
How many public schools are located in 98055?
7 public schools are located in 98055.
What percentage of students in 98055 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98055 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98055?
98055 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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