Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98031

This analysis covers 11 public schools in the 98031 zip code of Kent, Washington, serving about 6,400 students from elementary through high school across the Kent School District and one school from the Federal Way School District.

Academic performance varies widely across these schools. Kentridge High School is the clear standout, with strong test scores and an 88% graduation rate, while Meridian Middle School and Glenridge Elementary are the higher-performing middle and elementary schools. In contrast, Evergreen Middle School and East Hill Elementary School face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages.

Interesting patterns emerge from the data: higher per-student spending does not always mean better results, and several schools show particular strength in science. The alternative Kent Laboratory Academy has historically achieved excellent graduation rates. The concentration of lower-performing elementary schools feeding into the high-performing high school suggests either effective transformation in later grades or significant student mobility between districts.