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Best 98198 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,788 students in 98198, WA (there are , serving 564 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 98198, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98198, WA are Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines Elementary School and Woodmont K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98198 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98198, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98198, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Rainier High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22450 19th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,889 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22001 9th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Woodmont K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Pacific Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22705 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2104 S 247th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22447 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22420 Military Rd S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 373-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20301 32nd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Maritime High School
Magnet School
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-6703
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98198 Washington

98198, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 433-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98198, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98198, WA include Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines Elementary School and Woodmont K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 98198?
11 public schools are located in 98198.
What percentage of students in 98198 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 98198 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98198?
98198 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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