Best Public Schools in Zip Code 99006

ZIP code 99006 includes six schools serving grades K–12 in the Deer Park School District, with two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one alternative program serving the Deer Park area. The schools report a combined enrollment of 2,706 students, although that total may not represent unique students because the Home Link program has a different enrollment model. Overall, the district ranks 98th of 238 Washington districts and receives a three-star rating.

Among traditional schools, Deer Park High School has the strongest graduation and English language arts results, including a 96.2% graduation rate and 73.23% ELA proficiency. Its math and science results are weaker, however, with science declining notably year over year. Deer Park Middle School offers the most balanced profile, performing above district levels in ELA and math while recently improving to the 70th percentile statewide. Arcadia Elementary stands out for math and science, with proficiency rates well above district and state averages. Deer Park Elementary serves grades K–2, so comparable state test results are not available, but it reports a favorable 11.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio.

The alternative programs require additional context when comparing results. Deer Park Home Link Program has low overall math and ELA proficiency, but results vary widely by grade, with stronger high-school ELA and science performance. Deer Park Achievement High School has a smaller enrollment, an 88% graduation rate, and an improving statewide ranking, though some current test results are suppressed. Parents comparing options should note that economic need is widespread across the area, and the unusual spending and student-teacher figures reported for the alternative programs may not be directly comparable with traditional schools.