Federal Way School District, Washington

Federal Way School District is a unified school district in King County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 150,308 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.5 sq mi (91.8 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
150,308 ± 2,995
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
King County
Land area
35.5 sq mi (91.8 km²)
Median household income
$93,232 ± $4,096
Median home value
$567,200 ± $10,302
Water area
10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5302820
Coordinates (central point)
47.323579, -122.331885

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Federal Way School District, largest first

  1. Federal Way (city)99,493 people
  2. Lakeland North (CDP)15,950 people
  3. Lakeland South (CDP)13,100 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Fife Public Schools5.2 mi south
  2. Tacoma Public Schools7.7 mi southwest
  3. Vashon Island School District8.4 mi northwest
  4. Auburn School District8.4 mi east
  5. Highline School District8.5 mi north
  6. Kent School District9.2 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Federal Way School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Federal Way School District before you rely on it.

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