For the 2025 school year, there are 193 public schools serving 86,471 students in Seattle, WA (there are 126 private schools, serving 26,426 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Seattle, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%). Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
The top ranked public schools in Seattle, WA are Cascadia Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Elementary School and John Stanford International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 N 90th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5914
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5914
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7711 43rd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-3230
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-3230
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
John Stanford International School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4057 5 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-6080
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Frantz Coe Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2424 7 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-2000
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-2000
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7047 50 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wedgwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2720 Ne 85 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5670
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5670
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 Ne 60 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5200
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5200
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mcdonald International School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
144 Ne 54th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 252-2900
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Interlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Lawton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 27 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-2130
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-2130
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
West Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5601 4 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1600
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1600
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Ballard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6110 28 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1300
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 252-1300
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Alki Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3010 59 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
144 Nw 80 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Meridian Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17077 Meridian Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4251
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4251
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Montlake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2409 22 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-3300
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-3300
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1320 Nw 75 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mcgilvra Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1617 38 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-3160
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-3160
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
North Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9018 24 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
Hamilton International Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 N 41 St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,528 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7821 Stone Av N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5110
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5110
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Genesee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5013 Sw Dakota Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9700
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9700
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Eckstein Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3003 Ne 75 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3131.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 15 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
B F Day Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3921 Linden Av N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-6010
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cascade K-8 Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4180
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4180
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
John Hay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Garfield St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-2100
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-2100
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Gr: PK
Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Gr: 11 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Career Link High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK-5
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-8
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Gr: 6-12
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Gr: 9-12
Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-7
Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Gr: PK | 96 students Minority enrollment: 88%
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Gr: PK | 21 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Hutch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Interagency Alder Academy (Bot) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Interagency Camp (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Interagency Empowerment Institute (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students
Interagency Fairview Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Interagency King C W T Career Development (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 84%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Seattle, WA include Cascadia Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Elementary School and John Stanford International School. Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public schools are located in Seattle?
193 public schools are located in Seattle.
What percentage of students in Seattle go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Seattle are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?
Seattle public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Seattle include: Shorewood High School vs. Shorecrest High School, David T. Denny International Middle School vs. Madison Middle School, Chief Sealth International High School vs. West Seattle High School
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