Best 98070 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,468 students in 98070, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 98070, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98070, WA are Vashon Island High School, Mcmurray Middle School and Chautauqua Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98070 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98070, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98070, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vashon Island High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mcmurray Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9329 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9168
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Chautauqua Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9309 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
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Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20120 Vashon Hwy Sw
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98070, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98070, WA include Vashon Island High School, Mcmurray Middle School and Chautauqua Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98070?
5 public schools are located in 98070.
What percentage of students in 98070 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 98070 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98070?
98070 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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