Best 98117 Washington Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,044 students in 98117, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98117, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 98117, WA are Ballard High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 98117 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98117, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).