For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,621 students in 98188, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98188, WA are Mcmicken Heights Elementary School, Chinook Middle School and Bow Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98188 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98188, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98188, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18650 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Bow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
98188, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
4424 South 188th Street, 800 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98188, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98188, WA include Mcmicken Heights Elementary School, Chinook Middle School and Bow Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98188?
3 public elementary schools are located in 98188.
What is the racial composition of students in 98188?
98188 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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