Schools in Zip Code 98155

ZIP code 98155 includes nine schools serving students from elementary through high school, including K–8 programs, an alternative school, and specialized services, all within the highly rated Shoreline School District. The district ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide, and the area offers a generally strong educational environment, although school performance varies meaningfully by grade level and subject.

Cascade K-8 Community School is the standout overall, ranking in the 97th percentile with especially strong ELA, math, and science results. Among traditional elementary schools, Brookside Elementary has the most balanced profile, while Lake Forest Park Elementary shows the strongest recent improvement, particularly in math and science. Briarcrest Elementary has an excellent third-grade math result but weaker upper-grade performance. Ridgecrest Elementary ranks below the other conventional elementary schools, with ELA its clearest area for improvement.

For older students, Shorecrest High School is the strongest traditional secondary option, ranking in the 92nd percentile, with an 80.16% ELA proficiency rate and a 92.1% graduation rate. Its math results improved substantially, though science declined in the latest year. Kellogg Middle School performs above the state average but below the district in all three tested subjects, and its science scores and ranking have recently fallen. Home Education Exchange reports strong ELA and science results, but its volatile ranking and small enrollment make comparisons more difficult. Parents should consider program structure, grade-specific results, recent trends, and suppressed data rather than relying on rankings alone.