For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 163 students in 98118, WA.
The top ranked public charter school in 98118, WA is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 98118, WA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 98118, WA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 98118, WA include Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 98118?
1 public charter schools are located in 98118.
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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