Best 98092 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,441 students in 98092, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 453 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98092, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98092, WA are Lakeland Hills Elementary School, Bowman Creek Elementary School and Hazelwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98092 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98092, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98092, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 Evergreen Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 876-7711
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bowman Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11815 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4740
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16401 Se 318th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Auburn Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Oravetz Rd Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,852 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Auburn Mountainview High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28900 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Ilalko Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oravetz Pl Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4748
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29205 132nd Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 630-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Chinook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3502 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4980
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Lea Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30908 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4982
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Rainier Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30620 116th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4843
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Gr: K-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
13002 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98092, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98092?
13 public schools are located in 98092.
What percentage of students in 98092 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98092 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98092?
98092 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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