For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,647 students in 98014, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98014, WA are Carnation Elementary School, Tolt Middle School and Stillwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98014 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98014, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98014, WA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnation Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4550
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tolt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3740 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4600
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Stillwater Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 320th Ave Ne
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4680
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4680
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Choice
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Gr: 7-10
Rank: #66.
Clip
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32302 Ne 50th Street
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98014, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98014, WA include Carnation Elementary School, Tolt Middle School and Stillwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98014?
6 public schools are located in 98014.
What is the racial composition of students in 98014?
98014 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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