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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 Score28%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 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 671 students at Cascade Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Rising Star Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8311 Beacon Av S, Seattle, WA 98108
2.4
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Shore Pk-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
4800 S Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98118
2.4
Rating
Students
546
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
0%
Interagency Programs
publichighGrade 6-12
2445 3Rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
2.3
Rating
Students
211
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
301 21St Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
2.3
Rating
Students
504
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakeridge Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
7400 S 115Th St, Seattle, WA 98178
2.1
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roxhill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7740 34Th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
2.1
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Concord International School
publicelementaryPK-5
723 S Concord St, Seattle, WA 98108
1.9
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sanislo Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1812 Sw Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98106
1.9
Rating
Students
145
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cascade Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
11212 10Th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98146
1.8
Rating
Students
671
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
White Center Heights Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10015 6Th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98168
1.8
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dimmitt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
12320 80Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
1.8
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
6020 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
1.7
Rating
Students
121
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Beverly Park Elem At Glendale
publicelementaryPK-5
1201 S 104Th St, Seattle, WA 98168
1.7
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount View Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10811 12Th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98146
1.6
Rating
Students
460
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Showalter Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4628 S 144Th St, Seattle, WA 98168
1.6
Rating
Students
651
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hilltop Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
12250 24Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
1.5
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1301 E Yesler Wy, Seattle, WA 98122
1.4
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Seattle World School
publichighGrade 6-12
1700 East Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
1.3
Rating
Students
218
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
0%
Campbell Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
6418 S 124Th St, Seattle, WA 98178
1.2
Rating
Students
345
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Emerson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
9709 60 Av S, Seattle, WA 98118
1.2
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
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.