For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,135 students in 98168, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98168, WA are Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Tukwila Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98168 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98168, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98168, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Tukwila Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Cedarhurst Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Showalter Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #99.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #1111.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Salish Sea Elementary School
Charter School
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
98168, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rainier Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10211 12th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98168
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
4640 S 144th Street Tukwila
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8032
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98168, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98168, WA include Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Tukwila Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98168?
13 public elementary schools are located in 98168.
What is the racial composition of students in 98168?
98168 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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