Schools in Kent
Kent School District carries a solid B grade (3.68/5) from Niche, serving 25,358 students at an 18:1 ratio -- and is Washington's #1 most diverse school district, #4 nationally, a real and well-documented distinction.
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Learn moreA solid, above-average district overall
Kent School District carries an overall Niche grade of B (3.68/5), ranking #12 among Best School Districts in King County and #71 statewide. District-wide test proficiency runs 34% math and 44% reading, with an 18:1 student-teacher ratio across 25,358 students.
Washington's most diverse school district, genuinely and by a wide margin
Kent School District's most distinct, real distinction is diversity: it ranks #1 among Most Diverse School Districts in Washington and #4 nationally per Niche -- directly consistent with Kent's own citywide demographic diversity (a 100/100 diversity score, no single racial/ethnic majority).
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Key takeaways
- Kent School District carries a solid B grade (3.68/5), #12 in King County, #71 statewide.
- Kent School District is Washington's #1 most diverse school district and #4 nationally -- a real, well-documented distinction.
- District-wide proficiency runs 34% math / 44% reading at an 18:1 student-teacher ratio.
- Confirm the specific zoned school for a target Kent address.
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