For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,359 students in 98106, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 239 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 98106, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98106, WA are Pathfinder K-8 School, Highland Park Elementary School and Louisa Boren Stem K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98106 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98106, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98106, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Sw Trenton St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8240
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Sanislo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1812 Sw Myrtle St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8380
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8380
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
98106, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
6000 16th Ave Sw, Ms: 4rs025
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 768-6827
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 768-6827
Grades: 9-13
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98106, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98106, WA include Pathfinder K-8 School, Highland Park Elementary School and Louisa Boren Stem K-8.
How many public schools are located in 98106?
5 public schools are located in 98106.
What percentage of students in 98106 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 98106 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98106?
98106 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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