For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,073 students in 98043, WA (there are , serving 459 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98043, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98043, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98043 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98043, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98043, WA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Mountlake Terrace High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21801 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Gr: K-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Way Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22222 39th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22001 52nd Ave West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
98043, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6004 237th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98043, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98043, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98043?
5 public schools are located in 98043.
What percentage of students in 98043 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98043 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98043?
98043 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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