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Best Public Schools in Kent, WA


At a glance
35
Schools
18,266
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedLake Youngs Elementary School205th of 1,160 Washington elementary schools
Biggest riser
Neely O Brien Elementary School up 161 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
George T. Daniel Elementary School 11.3 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Kent Virtual Academy
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Kent, Washington is served by 33 public schools across the Kent School District and Federal Way School District, offering education from preschool through 12th grade, with a mix of 22 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, and 1 alternative school.

Academic performance varies widely, with standout schools like top-ranked Sunrise Elementary School and Kentridge High School significantly outperforming others, while schools such as Mill Creek Middle School and Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank near the bottom statewide; this gap is especially pronounced in middle schools and in mathematics proficiency across all high schools.

While the average graduation rate is solid, there are significant economic needs, and spending per student does not strongly predict success, as some higher-spending schools have lower rankings; parents should note the strong performance of certain elementary schools and the challenges in middle school transitions and virtual learning at Kent Virtual Academy.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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