For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,072 students in 98001, WA (there are , serving 183 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 98001, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98001, WA are Evergreen Heights Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Meredith Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98001 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98001, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98001, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 S 316th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4974
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4974
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35827 32nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3000
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Meredith Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S 300th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3200
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27847 42nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Kilo Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 S 360th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Opportunity Project
Alternative School
401 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: K-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
98001, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West Auburn Senior High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98001, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98001, WA include Evergreen Heights Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Meredith Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98001?
11 public schools are located in 98001.
What percentage of students in 98001 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 98001 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98001?
98001 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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