For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,182 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 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 98117, WA are Greenwood Elementary School, Ballard High School and North Beach 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 68% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98117, WA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
144 Nw 80 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #33.
North Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9018 24 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 15 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Grades: 1-8
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 Nw 75 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1650
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98117, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98117, WA include Greenwood Elementary School, Ballard High School and North Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98117, WA?
7 public schools are located in 98117, WA.
What percentage of students in 98117, WA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98117, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98117, WA?
98117, WA public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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