For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,499 students in 98059, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98059, WA are Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Maple Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98059 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98059, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98059, WA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Maple Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15644 204th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5100
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5100
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Sr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16655 Se 136th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-4800
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 136th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14490 168th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Jericho Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Hazen Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Hoquiam Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Sierra Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 132nd Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1075 Duvall Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98059, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98059, WA include Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Maple Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98059?
10 public schools are located in 98059.
What is the racial composition of students in 98059?
98059 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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