For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,068 students in 98003, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98003, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98003 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98003, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98003, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Nautilus K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Illahee Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2405 S 300th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34424 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Rainier View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98003, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98003, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98003?
11 public elementary schools are located in 98003.
What is the racial composition of students in 98003?
98003 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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