For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,644 students in 98032, WA (there are , serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98032, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98032, WA are Star Lake Elementary School, Kent Elementary School and Neely O Brien Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 98032 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98032, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98032, WA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26812 B 40th Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24700 64th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7497
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7497
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Neely O Brien Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S 236th St
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7434
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7434
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
98032, Washington ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Gr: 7-9 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98032, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98032, WA include Star Lake Elementary School, Kent Elementary School and Neely O Brien Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98032?
5 public schools are located in 98032.
What percentage of students in 98032 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98032 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98032?
98032 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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