Public schools in Kent, WA
35 open public schools with an address in Kent, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,266
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Kent public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in Kent, WA: 22 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,266 students, an average of 522 per school. The largest campus is Kentridge High School (2,186 students), and the largest elementary school is Sunnycrest Elementary School (535).
Kent School District operates the most schools here (31), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kent campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kent
Elementary schools in Kent
22| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hill Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 383 | 15.8:1 | |
| Emerald Park Elementary School Kent School District | KG–05 | 318 | 15.1:1 | |
| George T. Daniel Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 292 | 11.3:1 | |
| Glenridge Elementary Kent School District | PK–05 | 298 | 14:1 | |
| Grass Lake Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 337 | 15.8:1 | |
| Horizon Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 408 | 18.8:1 | |
| Kent Elementary School Kent School District | KG–05 | 438 | 15.2:1 | |
| Lake Youngs Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 416 | 16.3:1 | |
| Martin Sortun Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 450 | 16.2:1 | |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 423 | 15.8:1 | |
| Meridian Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 390 | 15.7:1 | |
| Millennium Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 482 | 17.8:1 | |
| Neely O Brien Elementary School Kent School District | KG–05 | 472 | 13.3:1 | |
| Panther Lake Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 396 | 14.5:1 | |
| Park Orchard Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 473 | 15.9:1 | |
| Pine Tree Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 305 | 13.3:1 | |
| Scenic Hill Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 481 | 14.2:1 | |
| Soos Creek Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 290 | 14:1 | |
| Springbrook Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 350 | 15.8:1 | |
| Star Lake Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 434 | 16.7:1 | |
| Sunnycrest Elementary School Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 535 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary School Kent School District | PK–05 | 512 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Kent
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge Middle School Kent School District | 06–08 | 821 | 20.4:1 | |
| Evergreen Middle School Federal Way School District | 06–08 | 810 | 19.3:1 | |
| Meridian Middle School Kent School District | 06–08 | 647 | 20:1 | |
| Mill Creek Middle School Kent School District | 06–08 | 866 | 18.9:1 |
High schools in Kent
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individualized Graduation & Degree Program Kent School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 370 | 38.5:1 | |
| Kent Virtual Academy Kent School District · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 130 | 20.3:1 | |
| Kent-Meridian High School Kent School District | 09–12 | 1,639 | 21:1 | |
| Kentlake High School Kent School District | 09–12 | 1,561 | 21.6:1 | |
| Kentridge High School Kent School District | 09–12 | 2,186 | 24.3:1 | |
| The Outreach Program Kent School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 62 | 53:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kent
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth to Age 2 Kent School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Dynamic Family Services Federal Way School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Kent Laboratory Academy Kent School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 291 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.1%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black13.5%
- Asian23.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 33 Kent schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,266 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kent
How many public schools are in Kent, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in Kent: 22 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 18,266 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kent?
Schools with an address in Kent belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kent School District (31 schools), Federal Way School District (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kent?
Kentridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kent, with 2,186 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kent?
No school with an address in Kent is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kent schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kent public schools is 16.2:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kent guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities