Washington›King County›Seattle
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 Score78%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 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 1,697 students at Ballard High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Alki Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3010 59 Av Sw, Seattle, WA 98116
5.2
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Seattle High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3000 California Av Sw, Seattle, WA 98116
5.2
Rating
Students
1,479
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
0%
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
publicmiddleK-8
2550 34 Av W, Seattle, WA 98199
5.1
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
0%
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
7821 Stone Av N, Seattle, WA 98103
5.1
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Queen Anne Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
411 Boston St., Seattle, WA 98109
5.1
Rating
Students
159
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ingraham High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1819 N 135 St, Seattle, WA 98133
5.1
Rating
Students
1,391
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Hay Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
201 Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98109
5.1
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2401 S Irving St, Seattle, WA 98144
5
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thornton Creek Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7712 40Th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
5
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tops K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
2500 Franklin Av E, Seattle, WA 98102
5
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Madison Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3429 45Th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98116
4.9
Rating
Students
1,017
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hazel Wolf K-8
publicmiddleK-8
11530 12Th Ave. Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
4.9
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
0%
Eckstein Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3003 Ne 75 St, Seattle, WA 98115
4.8
Rating
Students
1,024
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garfield High School
publichighGrade 9-12
400 23 Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
4.8
Rating
Students
1,507
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ballard High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1418 Nw 65 St, Seattle, WA 98117
4.8
Rating
Students
1,697
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1410 Ne 66 St, Seattle, WA 98115
4.7
Rating
Students
1,542
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gatewood Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4320 Sw Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98136
4.7
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairmount Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3800 Sw Findlay St, Seattle, WA 98126
4.7
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
0%
Salmon Bay K-8 School
publicmiddleK-8
1810 Nw 65 St, Seattle, WA 98117
4.7
Rating
Students
595
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
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.