Best Maple Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,091 students in Maple Valley, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 103 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Maple Valley, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Valley, WA are Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Tahoma Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maple Valley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Maple Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Maple Valley, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,919 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24216 Witte Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Tahoma Open Doors
Alternative School
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Maple Valley, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Maple Valley, WA include Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Tahoma Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Maple Valley?
8 public schools are located in Maple Valley.
What percentage of students in Maple Valley go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Maple Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maple Valley?
Maple Valley public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maple Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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