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Renton School District

300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98057
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Renton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 15,081 students in Renton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Renton School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
31 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
15,081 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
819 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Renton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#158 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
41%
46%
53%
41%
49%
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
25%
9%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
14%
5%
% White
21%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,300 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,540 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$310 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,300
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,540
$19,246

Best Renton School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7100 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Jericho Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4750
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Sartori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 Park Ave N
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-4500
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Hazen Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Hoquiam Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Kennydale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Ne 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4700
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Talbot Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 Talbot Rd S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4900
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Lindbergh Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16426 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Vera Risdon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Tiffany Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Lake Youngs Way Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4850
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9901 132nd Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-4650
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Mcknight Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Benson Hill Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18665 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3300
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Renton Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 2nd St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8212 S 118th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4150
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Renton Remote School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-2333
Gr: K-12
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16022 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-3350
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Honey Dew Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Union Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-4800
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Nelsen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Lakeridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 S 115th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4100
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Renton Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16828 128th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 204-2950
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Dimmitt Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12320 80th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 Ne 7th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4600
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Campbell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6418 S 124th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1075 Duvall Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 204-3000
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: 11-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Renton School District?
Renton School District manages 31 public schools serving 15,081 students.
What is the rank of Renton School District?
Renton School District is ranked #167 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Renton School District?
28% of Renton School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Renton School District?
Renton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Renton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,540 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 15,081 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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