The West Queen Anne School was a Seattle public elementary school located in the Queen Anne, Seattle neighborhood from 1896 to 1981 and is now high-end condominiums. The School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as Queen Anne Public School and two years later became a Seattle landmark.
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Queen Anne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Queen Anne Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Seattle, WA, encompassing approximately 144.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queen Anne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queen Anne Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Queen Anne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queen Anne Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen Anne Elementary School's ranking?
Queen Anne Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Queen Anne Elementary School often compared to?
Queen Anne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Queen Anne Elementary School?
159 students attend Queen Anne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Queen Anne Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queen Anne Elementary School?
Queen Anne Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Queen Anne Elementary School offer ?
Queen Anne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Queen Anne Elementary School part of?
Queen Anne Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Queen Anne Elementary School located?
Queen Anne Elementary School is located in the East Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Queen Anne.
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