Thorndyke Elementary
Seattle, WA · Tukwila School District · Grades PK-5
1,097th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Thorndyke Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thorndyke Elementary 1,097th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Thorndyke Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 144 students tested
Thorndyke Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 373 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.7% | 30.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 27.8% | 26.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 17.2% | 14.2% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 11.1% | 10.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 9.4% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 3.8% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Thorndyke Elementary
Typical home value $592K in zip 98188 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thorndyke Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Impact | Puget Sound ElementaryImpact | Puget Sound Elementary · 0.6 mi away · charter581st of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 46% - 4Impact | Salish Sea ElementaryImpact | Salish Sea Elementary · 0.6 mi away · charter720th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 40% - 4Tukwila ElementaryTukwila School District · 0.8 mi away713th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 3McMicken Heights ElementaryHighline School District · 1.1 mi away903rd of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 33% - 1Cascade View ElementaryTukwila School District · 1.2 mi away1,135th of 1,174
ELA 19% · Math 17% - 5Campbell Hill Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2 mi away683rd of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 1Bow Lake ElementaryHighline School District · 2 mi away1,106th of 1,174
ELA 21% · Math 22% - 1Hilltop ElementaryHighline School District · 2 mi away1,118th of 1,174
ELA 17% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thorndyke Elementary in?
Thorndyke Elementary is part of the Tukwila School District district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Thorndyke Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thorndyke Elementary 1,097th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thorndyke Elementary?
Hispanic 31%, Black 26%, Asian 14%, White 11% (373 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thorndyke Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98188 is $592K 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.