For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,926 students in 98023, WA (there are , serving 170 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98023, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98023, WA are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98023 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98023, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98023, WA 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Brigadoon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Decatur High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
98023, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98023, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98023, WA include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98023?
13 public schools are located in 98023.
What percentage of students in 98023 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98023 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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