For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,597 students in 98014, WA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 98014 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98014, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98014, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98014, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98014, WA include Carnation Elementary School, Tolt Middle School and Stillwater Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98014?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98014.
What is the racial composition of students in 98014?
98014 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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