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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 Score45%
🎯 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)6 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 1,080 students at Evergreen High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Dearborn Park International School
publicelementaryPK-5
2820 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108
2.9
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Graham Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5149 S Graham St, Seattle, WA 98118
2.9
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Muir Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3301 S Horton St, Seattle, WA 98144
2.9
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rainier Prep
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
10211 12Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
2.8
Rating
Students
359
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Olympic Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
13018 20 Av Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
2.8
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dunlap Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4525 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA 98118
2.7
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highland Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1012 Sw Trenton St, Seattle, WA 98106
2.6
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Seattle Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6760 34 Av Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
2.6
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kimball Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3200 23 Av S, Seattle, WA 98144
2.6
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lowell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1058 E Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98102
2.6
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rainier Beach High School
publichighGrade 9-12
8815 Seward Park Av S, Seattle, WA 98118
2.6
Rating
Students
854
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Leschi Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
135 32 Av, Seattle, WA 98122
2.6
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
David T. Denny International Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2601 Sw Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98126
2.6
Rating
Students
722
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Aki Kurose Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3928 S Graham St, Seattle, WA 98118
2.5
Rating
Students
817
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Private School Services
publichighPK-12
2445 3Rd Av, Seattle, WA 98124
2.5
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
publichighPK-12
11427 3Rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
2.4
Rating
Students
208
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Evergreen High School
publichighGrade 9-12
830 Sw 116Th St, Seattle, WA 98146
2.4
Rating
Students
1,080
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
8212 S 118Th St, Seattle, WA 98178
2.4
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Talley High School
publichighGrade 6-12
7800 S 132Nd St, Seattle, WA 98178
2.4
Rating
Students
248
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6725 45 Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
2.4
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
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.