White Center Heights Elementary
Seattle, WA · Highline School District · Grades PK-5
943rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
White Center Heights Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks White Center Heights Elementary 943rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
White Center Heights Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 249 students tested
White Center Heights Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 533 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.6% | 33.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 27.1% | 27.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 20.2% | 21.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 8.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 10.0% | 6.8% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 1.7% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
Homes near White Center Heights Elementary
Typical home value $590K in zip 98168 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near White Center Heights Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Mount View ElementaryHighline School District · 0.6 mi away1,007th of 1,174
ELA 31% · Math 25% - 5Highland Park Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.9 mi away663rd of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 1Concord International SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.2 mi away1,150th of 1,174
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 2Beverly Park Elem at GlendaleHighline School District · 1.3 mi away1,048th of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 23% - 3Shorewood ElementaryHighline School District · 1.5 mi away931st of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 8Arbor Heights Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away291st of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 2Hazel Valley ElementaryHighline School District · 1.9 mi away1,039th of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 4Sanislo Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2 mi away802nd of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is White Center Heights Elementary in?
White Center Heights Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Seattle, Washington.
Is White Center Heights Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks White Center Heights Elementary 943rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of White Center Heights Elementary?
Hispanic 33%, Asian 28%, Black 22%, Two or more races 9% (533 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near White Center Heights Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98168 is $590K 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.