For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,141 students in 98059, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98059, WA are Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Maple Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98059 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98059, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98059, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Maple Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15644 204th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5100
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5100
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 136th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14490 168th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Jericho Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 132nd Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1075 Duvall Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98059, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98059, WA include Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Maple Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98059?
8 public elementary schools are located in 98059.
What is the racial composition of students in 98059?
98059 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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