For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,688 students in 98043, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98043, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Terrace Park Elementary School and Cedar Way Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98043 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98043, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98043, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥99% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Grades: K-6
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Way Elementary School
(Math: 39% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
98043, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6004 237th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98043, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98043, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Terrace Park Elementary School and Cedar Way Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98043?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98043.
What is the racial composition of students in 98043?
98043 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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