Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98168

Zip code 98168 is served by 13 public schools across four districts, including seven elementary, three middle, two high, and one alternative school, primarily serving a high-need community where most students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The academic landscape here is sharply divided, with standout charter schools like Rainier Prep (a middle school ranking in the 76th percentile statewide) and Impact Public Schools significantly outperforming traditional schools in the Highline School District and Tukwila School District. In contrast, several traditional schools face severe challenges, particularly at the middle school level, where Glacier Middle School ranks in the bottom 1% of the state and Showalter Middle School is in the bottom 10%.

Among elementary schools, Tukwila Elementary is the strongest performer in its district, while Hilltop Elementary and Cascade View Elementary rank among the lowest. High school outcomes vary widely, with Foster Senior High School boasting a strong graduation rate, while Innovation Heights Academy and the Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy struggle with graduation and, in the virtual school's case, a high dropout rate.