Summary:
ZIP code 98014 has two elementary schools, Stillwater Elementary and Carnation Elementary School, both serving families in Carnation, Washington, within the highly rated Riverview School District. Stillwater serves kindergarten through fifth grade and enrolls 491 students, while Carnation serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and enrolls 388 students. The district ranks in the 94th percentile statewide, providing a strong overall academic setting.
Both schools perform well above Washington averages in English language arts, math, and science. Carnation has a slight edge in schoolwide ELA and math, with 64.25% and 64.77% of students proficient, compared with 62.93% and 63.71% at Stillwater. Carnation also has the latest overall ranking, placing 202nd among 1,138 Washington elementary schools, while Stillwater ranks 219th. Its lower student-teacher ratio—13.8 compared with 16.0 at Stillwater—and higher reported per-student spending may appeal to families looking for smaller average staffing ratios, although these figures do not by themselves establish differences in educational quality.
Stillwater Elementary is the clear standout in science, with 82.29% proficiency—about 14 points above the district and 31 points above the state. It also shows especially strong fifth-grade results, including 79.17% in ELA and 70.83% in math. Stillwater’s ranking has improved steadily over three years. Carnation Elementary School has shown the sharper recent rebound, improving from 365th to 202nd in one year, along with notable gains in ELA and math. In practical terms, Carnation may be the better fit for families prioritizing current ranking, math, and lower student-teacher ratios, while Stillwater stands out for science, fifth-grade performance, and consistent improvement.
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