For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,141 students in 98059, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98059, WA are Apollo Elementary School, Maple Hills Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98059 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98059, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98059, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15644 204th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5100
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5100
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 136th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14490 168th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Jericho Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 132nd Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
1075 Duvall Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98059, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98059, WA include Apollo Elementary School, Maple Hills Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98059?
8 public elementary schools are located in 98059.
What is the racial composition of students in 98059?
98059 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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