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Best Schools in Seattle, Washington
Compare 128 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
128
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
59,410
Total Students
Across Seattle
15.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
128 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score84%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)14 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,770 students at Lincoln High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 14:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Cascadia Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1700 N 90Th Street, Seattle, WA 98115
6.4
Rating
Students
531
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
97%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
7711 43Rd Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
6.2
Rating
Students
188
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4400 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
5.9
Rating
Students
1,770
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Woodland Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5601 4 Av Nw, Seattle, WA 98107
5.9
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frantz Coe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2424 7 Av W, Seattle, WA 98119
5.9
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Stanford International School
publicelementaryK-5
4057 5 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
5.8
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wedgwood Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2720 Ne 85 St, Seattle, WA 98115
5.7
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bryant Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3311 Ne 60 St, Seattle, WA 98115
5.7
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
0%
View Ridge Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7047 50 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
5.7
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adams Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
6110 28 Av Nw, Seattle, WA 98107
5.6
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcdonald International School
publicelementaryK-5
144 Ne 54Th St, Seattle, WA 98105
5.5
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
0%
Montlake Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2409 22 Av E, Seattle, WA 98112
5.4
Rating
Students
170
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Beach Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
9018 24 Av Nw, Seattle, WA 98117
5.4
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whittier Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1320 Nw 75 St, Seattle, WA 98117
5.3
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nova High School
publichighGrade 9-12
301 21St Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98122
5.3
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
B F Day Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3921 Linden Av N, Seattle, WA 98103
5.2
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcgilvra Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1617 38 Av E, Seattle, WA 98112
5.2
Rating
Students
194
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hamilton International Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1610 N 41 St, Seattle, WA 98103
5.2
Rating
Students
983
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greenwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
144 Nw 80 St, Seattle, WA 98117
5.2
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lawton Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4000 27 Av W, Seattle, WA 98199
5.2
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Seattle
Seattle, Washington is home to 128 schools serving over 59,410 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Seattle, Washington?
There are 128 schools in Seattle, serving 59,410 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Seattle?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Seattle include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Seattle?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Seattle is 15.5:1.