Highlands Elementary School
Renton, WA 98056
Phone: (425) 204-4600
District: Renton School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 381 students
Highlands Elementary School, a public school located in Renton, WA, serves grades K-5 in the Renton School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Highlands Elementary School is a public school located in Renton, WA. 381 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
Posted: March 3, 2022
High instance of teacher's bullying students. Most occurs in lower grades and special education classes. Demeaning comments to students. Reports to administration go unanswered. Really needs an investigation from Washington OSPI.
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: March 3, 2022
Posted: October 21, 2021
genuinely a horrible school, alumni here since 2012, staff truly DO NOT care about their students, tried to report a bullying and was met with passive aggressiveness, even as a student here as a young kid my experience here was terrible, some specific staff members i wont name who still work there need to fix their attitude and buy a new personality with their minimum benefits. The teachers I had were amazing though, School still looks as bad as when I left. Would leave a 0 rating review if it was possible, there are more wrong with this school but its not worth the time.
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: October 21, 2021
Posted: March 7, 2020
Posted: March 7, 2020
Posted: March 7, 2020
Posted: March 7, 2020
Posted: March 7, 2020
Posted: March 7, 2020
Posted: March 7, 2020
Despite the school rating I really love this school for our son. He loves it too and has really thrived here. The administration cares greatly and it shows and thats what I appreciate the most. I feel like they are open to conversation and meeting with us parents to address concerns or just talk about progress made. Were relocating out of state and are going to miss Highlands dearly.
Posted: March 26, 2018
It was my son school for 3 yr we missed this school , I know it doesnt have a good score but the staff and teachers are perfect very friendly they work together with parents, they all working like a team. It is our best school.
Posted: March 26, 2018
Posted: March 26, 2018
Posted: March 26, 2018
Posted: March 26, 2018
Posted: March 26, 2018
Posted: March 26, 2018
Posted: May 4, 2016
Posted: May 4, 2016
Posted: May 4, 2016
Posted: May 4, 2016
Highlands Elementary is a school that has a hard working staff that deal with a variety of students from various backgrounds. It is important to remember that many students have specific needs and the staff works hard to address these needs. There are many families that have benefited from Highlands and I know that many more will continue to do so. More community/parent involvement is needed as there are many events such as Cultural Night, Parent Teacher conferences and other activities to engage the students not only in the classroom but within the community.
Posted: March 18, 2015
No PTA meetings available. The office looks disorganize probably do to the lack of staff. The school as a lot of trash bags and papers rolling around I think they could clean it up a bit. I don't think kids are properly challenged in their education. I don't feel my child is getting the education our tax dollars are paying for. I'm going to look into moving my child to another school.
Posted: May 15, 2011
I have found this school to be a good one for kids of all types. Staff are always willing to make families to feel comfortable and to give knowledge of how to be more involved with your students work and capabilities. Yes test scores may be down a bit but the teacher quaility is 100% effort there! Teachers bend over backwards to help you(as the parent) and your student(s) to succeed!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 4.1 mi | |
| 2 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 20.2 mi | |
| 3 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 20.7 mi | |
| 4 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 21.3 mi | |
| 5 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 22.7 mi | |
| 6 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 23.4 mi | |
| 7 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 23.6 mi | |
| 8 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 24.6 mi | |
| 9 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 24.8 mi | |
| 10 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 25.1 mi | |
| 11 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 25.3 mi | |
| 12 | Meredith Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 26.1 mi | |
| 13 | Caldart Cottages | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 26.7 mi | |
| 14 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 27.2 mi | |
| 15 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 27.3 mi | |
| 16 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 27.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 10.2 mi | |
| 2 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 11.4 mi | |
| 3 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 15.4 mi | |
| 4 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 18.2 mi | |
| 5 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 21.4 mi | |
| 6 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 22.7 mi | |
| 7 | Ridgetop | Silverdale | WA | 26 mi | |
| 8 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 26 mi | |
| 9 | Poulsbo | Poulsbo | WA | 27.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Seattle | 9.8 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 22.1 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 29 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 29.6 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 33.5 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 34.2 mi. |
Refine Search
National Ad
