District guide
Kent School District public schools
Parent-focused district context for King County, WA: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Kent School District tells you before choosing a home
Kent School District is listed with 45 public schools and 25,586 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 29 primary, 6 middle, 8 high, 2 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
45 district schools are associated with King County in the current file, about 8% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
29
13,590 reported students
6
3,725 reported students
8
7,927 reported students
2
344 reported students
Parent checks for Kent School District
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Kent School District
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent-Meridian High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Kent | 2,128 | Profile |
| Kentridge High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Kent | 2,034 | Profile |
| Kentwood High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Covington | 1,733 | Profile |
| Kentlake High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Kent | 1,440 | Profile |
| Mill Creek Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | Kent | 794 | Listed only |
| River Ridge Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | SeaTac | 678 | Listed only |
| Covington Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Covington | 631 | Listed only |
| Mattson Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | Covington | 617 | Listed only |
| Cedar Heights Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | Covington | 605 | Listed only |
| Meeker Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | Renton | 603 | Listed only |
| Kent Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 580 | Listed only |
| Meridian Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | Kent | 560 | Listed only |
| Scenic Hill Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 559 | Listed only |
| Sunrise Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 558 | Listed only |
| Meridian Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 555 | Listed only |
| Northwood Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | Renton | 546 | Listed only |
| Martin Sortun Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 543 | Listed only |
| Neely O Brien Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–6 | Kent | 538 | Listed only |
| George T. Daniel Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 529 | Listed only |
| Panther Lake Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 529 | Listed only |
| Lake Youngs Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 500 | Listed only |
| Ridgewood Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Renton | 496 | Listed only |
| Crestwood Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Covington | 491 | Listed only |
| Millennium Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 488 | Listed only |
| East Hill Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 473 | Listed only |
| Glenridge Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 446 | Listed only |
| Jenkins Creek Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Covington | 437 | Listed only |
| Park Orchard Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 416 | Listed only |
| Sawyer Woods Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Black Diamond | 414 | Listed only |
| Carriage Crest Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Renton | 409 | Listed only |
| Pine Tree Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 409 | Listed only |
| Fairwood Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Renton | 395 | Listed only |
| Grass Lake Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–6 | Kent | 393 | Listed only |
| Horizon Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 391 | Listed only |
| Emerald Park Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–6 | Kent | 383 | Listed only |
| Springbrook Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 377 | Listed only |
| Soos Creek Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 362 | Listed only |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Kent | 352 | Listed only |
| Kent Laboratory Academy Alternative | Other | 3–12 | Kent | 344 | Listed only |
| Individualized Graduation & Degree Program Alternative | High | 9–12 | Kent | 328 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Kent School District FAQ
What schools are included for Kent School District?
Kent School District includes 45 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 29 primary, 6 middle, 8 high, 2 other schools.
Does this Kent School District page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Kent School District or local assignment tools.
Is Kent School District ranked as the best district in King County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Kent School District schools have detailed profiles?
4 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Kent School District?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.