Top 5 Best 98116 Washington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,507 students in 98116, WA (there are 5 private schools, serving 856 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 98116, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98116, WA are Alki Elementary School, Madison Middle School and Genesee Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98116 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98116, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98116, WA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alki Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3010 59 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #33.
Genesee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5013 Sw Dakota Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9700
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
West Seattle High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2645 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 98116, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98116, WA include Alki Elementary School, Madison Middle School and Genesee Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98116, WA?
5 public schools are located in 98116, WA.
What percentage of students in 98116, WA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 98116, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98116, WA?
98116, WA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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