River Ridge Elementary
Seatac, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,146th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
22420 Military Rd S, Seatac, WA 98198
(253)373-7320NCES ID 530396003798Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks River Ridge Elementary 1,146th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2022 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 289 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 660 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2021, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2021 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 26.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 27.9% | 24.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 16.1% | 19.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 11.0% | 15.5% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 8.2% | 7.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 6.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Typical home value $598K in zip 98198 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 River Ridge Elementary
- #1152Midway ElementaryHighline School District · 0.7 mi away1,152nd of 1,174
ELA 14% ▼1 · Math 14% ▼2Compare - #1080Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.3 mi away1,080th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▲10 · Math 22% ▲6Compare - #1049Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 1.4 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▲11 · Math 24% ▲8Compare - #896Des Moines ElementaryHighline School District · 1.5 mi away896th of 1,174
ELA 37% ▲22 · Math 31% ▲15Compare - #1091Parkside ElementaryHighline School District · 1.6 mi away1,091st of 1,174
ELA 25% ▲10 · Math 21% ▲5Compare - #664Neely O Brien Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.6 mi away664th of 1,174
ELA 50% ▲35 · Math 37% ▲21Compare - #962Kent Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.2 mi away962nd of 1,174
ELA 34% ▲19 · Math 27% ▲11Compare - #361North Hill ElementaryHighline School District · 2.5 mi away361st of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲39 · Math 58% ▲42Compare
What school district is River Ridge Elementary in?
River Ridge Elementary is part of the Kent School District district in Seatac, Washington.
Is River Ridge Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River Ridge Elementary 1,146th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of River Ridge Elementary?
Hispanic 26%, Black 25%, Asian 20%, White 16% (660 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River Ridge Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98198 is $598K 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.