Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98178

This analysis examines six public schools in Seattle's 98178 zip code, serving grades K-12 across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, primarily within the Renton School District.

Among the schools, Campbell Hill Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking in the 41st percentile statewide with the strongest proficiency rates in English, math, and science, despite serving a high-needs population. In contrast, Talley High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 3% of high schools with low proficiency and a graduation rate well below state and district averages. Rainier View Elementary School is the only school in the higher-ranked Seattle School District No. 1, yet its academic results are similar to the Renton elementary schools.

Overall, the schools in this area serve a consistently high-needs student population, and academic performance varies significantly. Dimmitt Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years. Notably, Campbell Hill Elementary School demonstrated remarkable improvement, jumping from the 8th to the 41st percentile in two years, which may offer valuable lessons for other schools. The other elementary schools, Bryn Mawr Elementary School and Lakeridge Elementary School, show performance near the district average for the area.