Top 5 Best Seattle Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,408 students in Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Seattle, WA are Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Summit Public School Sierra. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Seattle, WA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Impact Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Rainier Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School Sierra
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Public School Atlas
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Public School Olympus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Puyallup Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Salish Sea Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
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Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Grades: 11
| 220 students
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Grades: PK
| 60 students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Grades: PK
| 96 students
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Grades: PK
| 21 students
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Grades: PK
| 10 students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Hutch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Seattle, WA include Impact Public Schools, Rainier Prep and Summit Public School Sierra.
How many public charter schools are located in Seattle?
8 public charter schools are located in Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?
Seattle public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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