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 Score56%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 1,277 students at Franklin High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Viewlands Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
10525 3 Av Nw, Seattle, WA 98177
4.1
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Maple Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4925 Corson Av S, Seattle, WA 98108
4
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stevens Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1242 18 Av E, Seattle, WA 98112
3.9
Rating
Students
150
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cedar Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
13224 37Th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
3.9
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
0%
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
publicmiddlePK-8
5950 Delridge Way Sw, Seattle, WA 98106
3.7
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chief Sealth International High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2600 Sw Thistle, Seattle, WA 98126
3.6
Rating
Students
1,184
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sacajawea Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
9501 20 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
3.6
Rating
Students
220
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2101 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
3.6
Rating
Students
566
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wing Luke Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3701 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98118
3.6
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Summit Public School: Atlas
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
9601 35Th Avenue Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
3.5
Rating
Students
566
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Summit Public School: Sierra
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1025 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
3.5
Rating
Students
214
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mercer International Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1600 S Columbian Wy, Seattle, WA 98108
3.5
Rating
Students
753
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3013 S Mt Baker Bv, Seattle, WA 98144
3.5
Rating
Students
1,277
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
0%
Madrona K-5 School
publicelementaryK-5
1121 33 Av, Seattle, WA 98122
3.4
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sand Point Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6208 60 Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
3.4
Rating
Students
173
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
13052 Greenwood Av N, Seattle, WA 98133
3.3
Rating
Students
581
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orca K-8 School
publicmiddleK-8
5215 46 Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
3.3
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Licton Springs K-8
publicmiddlePK-8
3015 Nw 68Th St., Seattle, WA 98117
3.2
Rating
Students
90
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Beacon Hill International School
publicelementaryK-5
2025 14 Av S, Seattle, WA 98144
3.1
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rainier View Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
11650 Beacon Av S, Seattle, WA 98178
3.1
Rating
Students
167
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
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.