Neely O Brien Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
664th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
6300 S 236th ST, Kent, WA 98032
(253)373-7434NCES ID 530396002309Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Neely O Brien Elementary School 664th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 243 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 478 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.3% | 40.2% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.4% | 21.3% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.5% | 12.1% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 18.2% | 9.8% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| White | 15.9% | 9.4% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 6.7% | ▼ 4.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $541K in zip 98032 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Neely O Brien Elementary School
- #962Kent Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.8 mi away962nd of 1,174
ELA 34% ▼16 · Math 27% ▼10Compare - #1080Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.4 mi away1,080th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼25 · Math 22% ▼15Compare - #1146River Ridge ElementaryKent School District · 1.6 mi away1,146th of 1,174
ELA 15% ▼35 · Math 16% ▼21Compare - #1152Midway ElementaryHighline School District · 2.3 mi away1,152nd of 1,174
ELA 14% ▼36 · Math 14% ▼23Compare - #1137East Hill Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.3 mi away1,137th of 1,174
ELA 19% ▼31 · Math 15% ▼22Compare - #690Star Lake Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2.3 mi away690th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▼5 · Math 40% ▲3Compare - #1091Parkside ElementaryHighline School District · 2.4 mi away1,091st of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼25 · Math 21% ▼16Compare - #1049Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 2.6 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▼24 · Math 24% ▼13Compare
What school district is Neely O Brien Elementary School in?
Neely O Brien Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Neely O Brien Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Neely O Brien Elementary School 664th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Neely O Brien Elementary School?
Hispanic 40%, Black 21%, Pacific Islander 12%, Asian 10% (478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Neely O Brien Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98032 is $541K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.