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 Score69%
🎯 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)12 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 1,052 students at Nathan Hale 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.
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%
Laurelhurst Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4530 46 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
4.6
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Loyal Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
520 Ne Ravenna Blvd, Seattle, WA 98115
4.6
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Olympic View Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
504 Ne 95 St, Seattle, WA 98115
4.6
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whitman Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9201 15 Av Nw, Seattle, WA 98117
4.6
Rating
Students
633
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
0%
The Center School
publichighGrade 9-12
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
4.5
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
84.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lafayette Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2645 California Av Sw, Seattle, WA 98116
4.5
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nathan Hale High School
publichighGrade 9-12
10750 30 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
4.5
Rating
Students
1,052
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cleveland High School Stem
publichighGrade 9-12
5511 15 Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
4.5
Rating
Students
875
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
0%
Arbor Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3701 Sw 104Th Street, Seattle, WA 98146
4.4
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
0%
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1330 N 90Th St, Seattle, WA 98103
4.4
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jane Addams Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
11051 34Th Ave. Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
4.4
Rating
Students
824
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Middle College High School
publichighGrade 9-12
401 Ne Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
4.3
Rating
Students
93
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcclure Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1915 1 Av W, Seattle, WA 98119
4.3
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Rogers Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4030 Ne 109 St, Seattle, WA 98125
4.2
Rating
Students
248
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Magnolia Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2418 24Th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199
4.2
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hawthorne Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4100 39 Av S, Seattle, WA 98118
4.2
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
James Baldwin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
11725 1 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
4.2
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Green Lake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2400 N 65 St, Seattle, WA 98103
4.2
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Choice Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
18367 8Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98148
4.2
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
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.