Best Schools in Renton, Washington
44 schools · 23 Elementary · 5 Middle · 8 High · 8 Other
Choosing a school in Renton?
Use this page to compare every school in Renton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Briarwood Elementary
Elementary · Issaquah School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Maple Hills Elementary
Elementary · Issaquah School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sartori Elementary School
Elementary · Renton School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Renton for 2026 are Briarwood Elementary (9.3/10), Maple Hills Elementary (9.3/10), and Sartori Elementary School (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 36 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
44
34 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$666,280
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
44
34 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$666,280
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Renton schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Renton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Renton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (36 of 44). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briarwood Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Maple Hills Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sartori Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Apollo Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Talbot Hill Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Ridgewood Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Maywood Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Maplewood Heights Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Renton Prep Christian School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Liberty SR High School | 7.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $104,456
- Median home value
- $666,280
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
45% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Renton compares
Washington rank
#73 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Washington avg (6.4)
Median household income
$104k
117% of Washington median
Schools in this city
38
About Schools in Renton, Washington
Renton, Washington has 30 ranked public schools serving families across a meaningful range of performance levels. The city's schools average 6.7 out of 10 — a solid baseline that masks real variation from school to school. One in three schools scores 7 or higher, meaning parents who research carefully can find genuinely strong options without leaving city limits.
The elementary tier leads Renton's performance story. Sartori Elementary School tops the city at 9.3 out of 10, the highest score among all 30 ranked schools. Apollo Elementary follows at 9.0, with Maplewood Heights Elementary at 8.9. Maple Hills Elementary and Talbot Hill Elementary both land at 8.7. Five of the city's strongest schools are at the elementary level — worth noting for families with younger children who plan to stay in the district through the upper grades.
The spread from top to bottom makes proximity an unreliable shortcut. With a city average of 6.7, the difference between a neighborhood school and the highest-rated option can exceed two and a half points on a 10-point scale. Families should map their address against attendance boundaries early, then check whether Sartori — at 9.3, the clearest standout in the dataset — is accessible from their zone. The gap between that top score and the city mean is large enough that it's worth knowing before signing a lease.
Renton's 10 schools above the 7-point threshold give parents real choices, but those choices are not evenly distributed across grade levels. The concentration of high performers at the elementary tier suggests families entering kindergarten have the strongest options on the table. Parents evaluating middle and high school placements should check individual scores directly rather than leaning on the city average, which reflects a wide spread rather than a consistent floor. Start with Sartori, Apollo, and Maplewood Heights as anchors, then work outward from your specific address to understand what is realistically in range.
Elementary Schools
23 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 645 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 450 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 |
| 3 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 |
| 4 | 507 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 5 | 418 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 6 | 424 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 7 | 405 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 8 | 324 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 9 | 500 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 364 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
Show all 23 elementary schools in Renton
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 828 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 891 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 3 | 777 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 824 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
| 5 | 882 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,530 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 42 students · 11th–12th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 1,828 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 1,250 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 5 | 1,277 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 |
| 6 | 144 students · 11th–12th | — |
| 7 | 48 students · 11th–12th | — |
| 8 | 3 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 2 | 562 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.3 | ||
| 3 | 137 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 4 | 9 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Renton Prep Christian School
Private
220 students · Pre-K–10th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 220 students · Pre-K–10th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 44 students · 2nd–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 4 | New Horizon School
Private
57 students · 4th–12th | 7.2 | ||
Schools in Renton
Renton, Washington · 44 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$104,456
Median Home Value
$666,280
Median Rent
$2,020/mo
Population
157,493
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Community Profile
Renton has a median household income of $104,456. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $666,280, with a median rent of $2,020/month. The local poverty rate of 7.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 23
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 8
- Other
- 8
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Renton, Washington
How many schools are in Renton, Washington?
Renton has 44 schools, including 34 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Renton, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Renton is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Renton, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Renton on MySchoolScout is Briarwood Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Renton, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Renton on MySchoolScout is Briarwood Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Renton, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Renton on MySchoolScout is Maywood Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Renton, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Renton on MySchoolScout is Liberty SR High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Renton, Washington?
Renton is served by 4 school districts: Renton Technical College, Issaquah School District, Kent School District, Renton School District.
What is the education level in Renton, Washington?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Renton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Renton, Washington?
The median household income in Renton is approximately $104,456 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Renton, Washington?
Yes, Renton has 10 private schools alongside 34 public schools. The top-rated private school is Renton Prep Christian School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Renton, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Renton is 17.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Renton, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.