For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,953 students in 98056, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98056, WA are Hazelwood Elementary School, Kennydale Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 98056 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98056, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98056, WA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Kennydale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Ne 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Vera Risdon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Mcknight Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Ne 7th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
98056, Washington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hillcrest Special Services Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-13
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98056, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98056, WA include Hazelwood Elementary School, Kennydale Elementary School and Vera Risdon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98056?
6 public elementary schools are located in 98056.
What is the racial composition of students in 98056?
98056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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