Highlands Elementary School
Renton, WA · Renton School District · Grades K-5
1,037th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Highlands Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary School 1,037th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Highlands Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 198 students tested
Highlands Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 403 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.2% | 54.8% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| Asian | 19.7% | 12.2% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 12.2% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 11.4% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 17.0% | 8.7% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Highlands Elementary School
Typical home value $874K in zip 98056 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Honey Dew ElementaryRenton School District · 0.9 mi away1,032nd of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 26% - 9Sartori Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1 mi away134th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 73% - 7Hilltop Heritage Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.2 mi away442nd of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 55% - 3Sierra Heights Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.5 mi away933rd of 1,174
ELA 30% · Math 34% - 7Kennydale Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.7 mi away435th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 9Maplewood Heights Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.9 mi away161st of 1,174
ELA 68% · Math 70% - 10Apollo ElementaryIssaquah School District · 2 mi away97th of 1,174
ELA 77% · Math 73% - 5Tiffany Park Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2.1 mi away684th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Elementary School in?
Highlands Elementary School is part of the Renton School District district in Renton, Washington.
Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary School 1,037th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary School?
Hispanic 55%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 12%, Black 11% (403 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98056 is $874K 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.