Best Public Schools in Kent, WA

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.