For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,987 students in 98122, WA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,940 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 98122, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98122, WA are Garfield High School, Nova High School and Madrona K-5 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98122 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98122, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98122, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #22.
Nova High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 21st Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Madrona K-5 School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1121 33 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3100
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3100
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Interagency Detention School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
Leschi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 32 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2950
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Yesler Wy
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
98122, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Interagency Mercer Street High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Interagency New Holly High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Interagency United Indians (ii-wa High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Interagency Youth Build High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Seattle Central Community Coll
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 587-3893
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 587-3893
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Seahawks Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
810 18 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 720-3492
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 720-3492
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
1700 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3230
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98122, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98122, WA include Garfield High School, Nova High School and Madrona K-5 School.
How many public schools are located in 98122?
7 public schools are located in 98122.
What percentage of students in 98122 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 98122 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98122?
98122 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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