What types of schools are available in Seattle, Washington?

Seattle, Washington offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Seattle, Washington

Q: How many schools are in Seattle, Washington?

There are 128 schools in Seattle, Washington, serving 59,410 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Seattle?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Seattle, Washington, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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 Score17%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 386 students at Thorndyke Elementary.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Thorndyke Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

4415 S 150Th St, Seattle, WA 98188

Alan T. Sugiyama High School

publichighGrade 9-12

8601 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Impact | Salish Sea Elementary

charter schoolelementaryK-5

3900 Holly Park Dr South, Seattle, WA 98118

Puget Sound Skills Center

publichighGrade 10-12

18010 8Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98148

Cascade Parent Partnership Program

publichighK-12

2919 1St Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119

7201 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Interagency Detention School

publichighGrade 6-12

1211 E Alder Ms 1-F, Seattle, WA 98122

Interagency Open Doors

publichighGrade 9-12

3528 S. Ferdinand Street, Seattle, WA 98118

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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